Fixed Term Youth Coach - Secondary School

About this role

Provide intensive case management and wrap around support for eligible rangatahi (12 - 15 years of age) that integrates a strong youth development and mentoring practice with a focus to engage, assess and support rangatahi to enter and remain in education.

Role details:

Title: Youth Coach – Secondary School
Role: Fixed term part time
Location: Paeroa
Hours: 0.6 FTE
Duration: ASAP until 27th June 2025

As a Youth Coach – Secondary School, you will:

• Facilitate the enrolment process into the service for eligible rangatahi, including obtaining their agreement and legal guardian’s written consent to participate in the service
• Complete a needs assessment and produce a plan with the rangatahi for realistic educational, training and employment goals
• Assist rangatahi to engage with appropriate services to help them overcome barriers to their participation in education
• Develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships with rangatahi, their whānau and relevant organisations, including government departments, schools, Iwi and community groups.
• Complete all record keeping, administration and reporting within deadlines and to the standard required

About you:

We are looking for someone who has the following:

• Bachelor in Social Work, Education, Psychology, or similar
• Certificate in Youth Work Level 4
• 4+ years’ in social services, education or similar type role
• 4+ years’ experience working with Māori or Pasifika
• Prepared to increase knowledge, understanding and everyday use of te reo and āhuatanga Māori and support other kaimahi in the same endeavour
• Full clean New Zealand Drivers Licence

As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) is desirable.

Apply today!

Have we outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and a workplace that appeals?  Applications will close as soon as we have a suitable shortlist, so apply now.

A position description is available on our career’s website.  For any other queries, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz