Introduction Tn koutou katoa, warm Pacific Greetings E ng mana, e ng reo, huri noa I te motu, tn koutou katoa. He tranga tnei e wtea ana ki roto o Kia Puwai Description Counsellor/Therapist/Social Worker About the role | M tnei tranga mahi This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact through your work. You will provide intensive clinical treatment services to children, young people and their families with complex mental health, behavioural and/or emotional needs and enable them to thrive in their communities.

You will deliver the evidence-based model (Functional Family Therapy) for families of young people aged 0 - 18 years within the family's home environment across the Auckland region, so travel is an absolute requirement of this role. Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is a well-established, evidence-based whnau support programme available for whnau of rangatahi who have come to the attention of either government or non-government organisations due to concerns related to youth- or parent-related risk factors. At Kia Puwai, we offer 3 versions of the FFT programme.

FFT-Standard, our original programme, has been provided to the community for almost 15 years. The referral to FFT-Standard often comes through Oranga Tamariki because of youth-related risk factors. Within this programme, we work with whnau of rangatahi between the ages of 10 and 18.

FFT-Cross Generations or Pae Whakatupuranga is an adaptation of the FFT-Standard programme that is designed to support whnau of rangatahi and young adults between the ages of 10 to 24 years. Referrals to this service is received through Youth Justice, Police, or Corrections. FFT-Child Welfare is our latest offering in the suite of FFT services.

This service aims to support whnau where there are risk factors related to the parent or parental figures. Where there are concerns related to the welfare of tamariki or rangatahi (ages 0 to 18), a referral to this service can be made by any government or community agency, GP, DHB services, or even by the whnau themselves. What we offer | Ng huatanga kei a mtou Comprehensive training in the evidence-based model Flexible working environment Career progression and professional development opportunities in both Western and indigenous knowledge bases.

24/7 senior leadership support, practice support from a team of professionals with a wide range of experience A comprehensive orientation and induction programme, including noho marae. Paid birthday leave Use of a company vehicle for work purposes Employee Assistance Programme At Kia Puwai, we are currently trialling something very special: we are proud to be undertaking a 4 Day working week trial. The 4DWW will see our kaimahi retain 100 percent of their pay, while working 80 percent (or close to) of the time and still delivering 100 percent on the great mahi we do.

This role is covered by the social worker pay equity settlement extension. Remuneration will be decided after consultation with you regarding your experie.