Job description Service Coordinator
Application Form Service Coordinator
Hours: Part-time (32 hours per week)
Job specific information
We highly value diversity and promote difference. We are seeking a like-minded person who is committed to making a difference in the lives of disabled children, individuals and their families/whānau in Rotorua and Taupo. We are ideally looking for a Service Coordinator based in Rotorua but will consider applications from Tauranga based applicants who are willing to travel. A work vehicle is available for work related travel.
Key functions of this role are offering support, information and advocacy to people, and coordinating support workers to provide our services in the community and people’s homes. A key focus is supporting people through times of change in their lives and this includes liaising with schools, agencies and community networks. This role offers you an exciting opportunity to use and develop your skills by providing quality support to the team. Your responsibility will be to ensure that our work undertaken with disabled people, their family/whānau, and our related community partners, is of high quality.
We are looking for someone who has:
Proven advocacy skills.
Experience working with families/ whānau accessing services.
An ability to form positive relationships and networks.
Great communication skills, both oral and written including report writing.
Experience in current disability issues.
An ability to coordinate others.
An ability to work across a diverse community.
Sound organisational and computer ability.
A creative streak and able to think laterally.
Previous experience and/or tertiary training.
A social science qualification (is desirable).
How to apply
To apply please complete the CCS Disability Action application form and provide a copy of your CV and cover letter. This can be emailed to Midland.Recruitment@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz or posted to Vacancy, CCS Disability Action Bay of Plenty, P O Box 2148, Tauranga 3144 (Attention: Shelly Narang)
We are committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Should you require an alternative method of application please contact Shelly Narang (07 853 5689) or email: Midland.Recruitment@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz
About us
CCS Disability Action builds our work around three core documents; UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the New Zealand Disability Strategy. We work within a Human Rights framework and are committed to equal opportunity in all our employment policies and procedures. We welcome enquiries from everyone and we openly encourage people with lived experience to apply.