(Nelson) Family Worker - Counsellor Therapist

Based in Nelson/Whakatū:

• Part time Community Family Worker
• 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week)  
• Start date mid January 2025  
• Based in central Nelson (Whakatū) office of PSUSI 

PSUSI: Working to achieve a just, compassionate and inclusive society 

Kei te tae ana te ngākau- achieving a heart of love 

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ke tēnei mahi (About the position)

This role will deliver clinical therapist support with a focus on providing positive strategies and practical support for parents, children and youth who are facing complex challenges. You will often work collaboratively and/ or in partnered response within our Family Works team or external agencies. This role will primarily focus on working in our Community team but may provide cover to other services such as programme facilitation or working in different settings. The flexibility to work in schools as and when required is part of this role. 

He aha ta matou e tuku atu ki a koe  (What we can offer you) 

• Employer Subsidised Health Insurance cover (working minimum 20 hours per week) 
• An opportunity to make a difference, working with a range of cultures within New Zealand
• Work with highly passionate motivated people
• Central location
• A people focused culture (he tangata he tangata he tangata) 
• Flexible working policy and environment 
• Stimulating, challenging and rewarding work 
• Teamwork:  Te Korowai PSUSI has a supportive fun team 
• Up to date IT systems 
• A safe, healthy and supportive work environment
• Extra leave entitlements like Birthday and Whānau Leave!
• EAP and employee benefits programmes (www.myboost.co.nz) 
• This role does not attract Social Worker Pay Equity

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an ideal applicant?)

Our ideal Candidate will:

• Hold a relevant qualification and professional registration or membership to a Counselling body
• Minimum 2 Years experience as a counselor 
• Have demonstrated experience working with a similar client base and an understanding of the range of opportunities and challenges influencing this group
• Have excellent communication skills and a strong ability to develop relationships
• Have sound computer and administration skills
• Demonstrate empathy and resilience
• Be willing and competent to work safely with a diverse range of cultures including Māori and Pacifica 
• Be available and eligible to work in NZ (NZ Citizen, Permanent Resident or have a current work visa)

Ko wai mātou (About us)

Presbyterian Support aims to create a better life for everyone. Our social services are focused on whakawhanaungatanga and manākitanga (relationships and hospitality) to help build safer, stronger, more connected families/whānau and communities. This includes supporting older people/kaumātua to maintain their wellbeing and positive social connections as they age and helping children/tamariki, teens/rangatahi and families/whānau to learn, grow and thrive.

We have sites across the upper South Island covering the Tasman & Marlborough (Te Tau Ihu o te waka a Maui), West Coast (Te Tai Poutini) and Canterbury districts (Ōtautahi & Hakatere).

How do I apply? - Me pehea ahau e tono ai?

Nau Mai Haere Mai 

Does this sound like the ideal role for you? 

If you match the above criteria, click apply now with your CV and a Cover letter!

Hurry! Applications close 12th December 2024 at 5pm. We will consider applications as they are submitted and not wait for the final closing date. 

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Confidential enquiries about the role are welcome to Paula Bovey on paulab@psusi.org.nz

Read the job description here.