Introduction About Methodist Mission Southern The Methodist Mission is an innovative social justice agency based in Dunedin delivering services through Otago and Southland. We are looking for the right people to become a member of our team of Transition House Supervisors based in tepoti Dunedin to make a real difference in lives of youth experiencing homelessness. Description About the role The Kaiwhakahaere Whare - Kaupapa Rakatahi Supervisor provides safety and security for the residents of the Transition House.

They role-model behaviour and support residents with daily tasks focused on encouragement to build independence. Supported by the Transition House Coordinator and Taituara a Hapori the Kaiwhakahaere Whare Kaupapa Rakatahi identify opportunities to encourage residents to learn new life skills and resilience. Whats in it for you? The Kaiwhakahaere Whare Kaupapa Rakatahi will: Be provided with training in First Aid, Fire Warden and Mental Health First Aid Be invited to participate in additional paid training Be supported by the Transition House Coordinator and Taituara a Hapori Community Services Specialist Be supported by a wellbeing employer providing: an Employee Assistance Programme (counselling) 15 days sick leave a year with no waiting period a minimum of 5 days tangihanga and bereavement leave This is a shift-based role which includes overnight and weekend work.

We have casual positions available for applicants willing to working weekends, public holidays and overnight - sometimes on short notice. Skills And Experiences To be successful in this role you will have: the ability to interact effectively and positively with a wide range of people Experience working with Mori youth Good time management, reliability and planning skills Computer and technology ability the ability to communicate effectively with your team while working independently An understanding of the importance of safety, security and professional boundaries the ability to work with situations of conflict and crisis in a calm and orderly manner A full clean drivers License Experience in youth work and/or overnight residential supervision is an advantage, but is not essential. Applicants will be shortlisted on their demonstrated ability to meet the person specification.

A Job Description will be provided to preferred applicants. To apply please click on the Apply button to create an account here and complete the Application for Employment form. For any enquiries related to this role, please contact Anna Smith, Kairuruku Tngata Pkenga People and Capabilities Coordinator, Ph.

027 381 5795.