Youth Worker
Core
Support the clinical components of a primary mental health youth service by building confidence, resilience, and wellbeing in young people (taiohi) aged 12-24 living with mild to moderate mental health and addiction-related issues.
Role type
Youth Worker (Early Intervention)
Builds
Youth-centered wellbeing programs within schools and the community
Domain
Mental Health & Social Services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, de-escalation, relationship building, understanding of tikanga Māori, local community issues knowledge
Preferred skills
Experience working with young people, Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or equivalent/studying), current full New Zealand Driver Licence
Responsibilities
Align with organizational principles and practice, support clinical components of the service, utilize individual and group-based approaches
Seniority
Experienced