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​Youth Development Worker - Clinical - 1 position available

  • Youthline - Manukau 
  • Full time, Fixed term till June 2025
  • Must be Fully registered DAPAANZ or Social Worker

​Youthline is looking for two enthusiastic and professional individuals with a Clinical background in AOD and Mental Health and Well-being who has a proven track record of engaging with Maori and Pacific young people from a strengths based approach and will have links to youth through your community networks especially Pacific and Maori communities. 

You will:
  • work with a team of youth workers undertaking mentoring services, youth activities, programmes, events for young people
  • provide Clinical Support for the AOD Programmes within designated schools and alternative education in the South Auckland region.
  • provide services to young people who may need support to achieve their education, career and /or personal goals, AOD and mental health and wellbeing with a focus on Maori and Pacific youth
  • work with schools, youth organisations and a wide range of community and statutory stakeholders to identify the best ways to access and engage young people with organisations, including schools, police, youth organizations and collaborative partners.

Requirements: 
  • Be fully or provisionally DAPAANZ or Social Worker registered 
  • Has sound knowledge and awareness of issues faced by minority groups, in particular Māori and Pacific and passionate about working towards equitable outcomes 
  • Deep commitment and understanding of Pacific Culture, Te Ao Māori, traditions and protocols.
  • Be an engaging professional facilitator with a background in youth development and AOD experience in working with Pacific and Maori youth
  • Effective communication, strong record keeping skills, group presentation and interpersonal skills.

This is a full-time salaried position of 40 hours per week; however you will need some flexibility around weekend and evening work with approximately 1-2 evenings a week and one weekend a month. 

If you have experience and confidence to engage with youth and are passionate about making a difference, then we want to hear from you. 

If you would like the Position Description or if you fit the criteria and are interested in applying for this role, please email hr@youthline.co.nz.

​Applications close ​when position is filled

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      • N.E.E.T
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    • NZ Family Service Directory
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      • Volunteer Nelson Tasman
      • Volunteer Malborough
    • Programmes
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