IHC Group Looking for Family-Whanau Liaison at Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Full Time

• Exciting full-time opportunity on a 2-year fixed-term basis!
• Based at IDEA Services in Hamilton East.
• Commencing hourly wage of $30

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Responsibilities

As a Family-Whanau Liaison at IHC, you will play a pivotal role in providing knowledge, experience, and direction to families regarding the array of services and supports available in their community. Your primary objective will be to empower families, enabling social inclusion for individuals with intellectual disabilities. You will maintain a strong presence within the community, forging key relationships with children with intellectual disabilities, their families, external professionals and agencies, and government bodies. Some responsibilities include:

• Assess and address the specific needs of families and individuals, offering personalized assistance.
• Recommend and implement family supports to improve overall functioning.
• Secure additional resources to fulfill unmet family needs beyond existing services.
• Provide support services according to individualized plans, covering family support, communication, skill development, and behavior management.
• Facilitate workshops, deliver training sessions, and establish strong regional relationships to support family goals effectively while maintaining accurate records and adhering to legal requirements.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

• Proven experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Demonstrated success in establishing and nurturing community partnerships.
• Extensive experience in training and development.
• Deep understanding of family-centred practice and positive behaviour support.
• Ability to connect with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Commitment to upholding the rights of individuals with disabilities and supporting them in achieving their goals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to continuously learn and develop professionally.

Mō mātou | About us

The IHC Group is made up of our charitable programmes and three wholly owned subsidiaries, committed to supporting people with intellectual disabilities to lead satisfying lives in the community and to providing housing and tenancy services to people in need.

IHC Group is an accredited Immigration AEWV employer.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Submit an online application by selecting the ‘Apply’ button. As part of the recruitment selection process, you will be required to provide an up-to-date CV, and cover letter outlining your previous experience and motivation to apply for this role. If you have any questions about the application process, please email [email protected].

The IHC Group is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively seek a diverse applicant pool. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We welcome all kinds of diversity and the different perspectives such diversity brings to our work. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.