Jobs

DCM is looking for experienced, qualified kaimahi (staff) to join our team

 
 
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Do you want to be part of our work to end homelessness in the Wellington region? Do you have what it takes to support people who are sleeping rough as they move in to accommodation and make a home? Or to work with people who are at risk of homelessness, supporting them to sustain their tenancy?

We are continuing to develop our teams and welcome expressions of interest in becoming part of our Street Outreach, Frontline, Aro Mai Housing First or Sustaining Tenancies teams. You can learn a bit more about some of these teams by clicking on the links provided:

  • The Street Outreach team engage with people in Wellington who are sleeping rough, living in cars or street begging, to connect them with services.

  • The Frontline team at DCM provides a range of services to people who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness, supporting them on a journey to housing and wellbeing.

  • Aro Mai Housing First is a new service for people who have a long history of homelessness and sleeping rough. The name describes what we are trying to achieve, housing people as the first priority, working with them to keep them housed and journey to wellbeing. Kaimahi provide regular and ongoing support to a small caseload of people and have the support of colleagues and other services to undertake this intensive mahi.

  • The Sustaining Tenancies team works with people with complex needs who are at risk of having their tenancy terminated; we support them to sustain their tenancies, thereby breaking the cycle of a return to homelessness.

It would be great if you have a relevant qualification in social work, mental health or drug and alcohol studies but more importantly you will need excellent rapport building skills, to be non-judgmental, highly organised and a good team player. A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Tikanga Māori is essential as is a respect for all cultures and a driver's licence is desirable. People with lived experience of mental health, drug, alcohol issues or homelessness are encouraged to apply.

If you come and join us in this work you will enjoy the company of a vibrant and skilled team, good line management and cultural support, regular external supervision, training and development opportunities, the cost of professional registration covered, generous leave allowance and working conditions. Full-time, flexible/part time hours will be considered.

Please send a cover letter and your CV to Matthew Mawkes - matthew@dcm.org.nz by 9am, Tuesday 21 January.