Vacancies

Current Vacancies

Community Support Team Leader - Fixed Term (Maternity Leave)

SkillWise supports people with intellectual disabilities to participate and integrate in the community.
This is achieved through community participation support, (incorporating training & education, leisure & recreation, volunteer work) and employment support.

The Community Support Team Leader is a key role in assisting Community Support Coordinators to facilitate a range of community opportunities, ensuring the necessary assistance and support for clients to realise their goals and aspirations.

We require a Team Leader who is energetic, committed and highly professional to cover an eight-month period of maternity leave.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Outstanding communication, planning and organisational skills
• The ability to work well under pressure and consistently meet deadlines
• Experience in working with adults with intellectual disability and mental health issues in a community environment
• Proven computer skills
• A commitment to making a positive difference
• A clean driver’s licence

A full position description can be downloaded here.

To apply:
Please download the application form here and post with a copy of your CV and covering letter to PO Box 24 264 Eastgate Christchurch 8642.

Applications close Wednesday 28 March 2012.

Community Support Co-ordinator – Casual/Relief Position

SkillWise supports people with a mild to moderate intellectual disability to participate and integrate in the community.
This is achieved through community participation support, incorporating training and education, leisure and recreation and employment related opportunities.

As a part of this approach some opportunities are provided directly by SkillWise and others involve supporting clients in a broad range of activities in the wider community.

We are currently looking for casual Community Support Co-ordinators to run some of our groups and provide one-on-one support.
This is to cover permanent staff on an as required basis.

We are looking for people who are energetic, enthusiastic and committed team players.
Key skills and attributes for the role:

• Excellent communication skills
• Experience of working with adults with an intellectual disability and mental health issues in a community environment
• The ability to work well under pressure and consistently meet deadlines
• Excellent computer skills
• A commitment to making a positive difference
• A clean drivers licence.

A full position description can be downloaded here.

To apply:
Please download the application form here and post with a copy of your CV and covering letter to PO Box 24 264 Eastgate Christchurch 8642.