Needs Assessor / Service Coordinator

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Supportlinks is the Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) service which

provides access to support services in the Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral district for people with acute/short term needs, people who have long term health conditions, and older people/kaumātua with age related health conditions.

Supportlinks works primarily with a community focus however also has a role within inpatient services supporting the clinical teams with discharge planning, and if needed facilitates access to support for a person when they are discharged.

We are looking for someone who has:

• An ability to work within a changing health environment
• A mana enhancing and restorative approach within your practice
• Knowledge and working relationships with iwi/Māori providers in the district
• An understanding or willingness to learn about te reo Māori and tikanga Māori
• Knowledge of community resources and networks
• An ability to adapt and flex to trial new ways of working
• A strong desire to help clients and whānau achieve their goals
• Effective written, oral and interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures.
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Skills to use a laptop and learn new assessment software
• A full, current, driver's licence

Supportlinks currently has a permanent full-time position in Palmerston North City OR Horowhenua. We are looking for a person who is enthusiastic, energetic, resilient, and has a “can do” attitude, to join our supportive team and would welcome applications from candidates who hold an annual practicing certificate in any of the following disciplines; Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Social Work.

How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.”

For more information – Please contact Maree Loynes, Recruitment Specialist (Allied Health) via email: maree.loynes@midcentraldhb.govt.nz

Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date. We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs. MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.