Job Description

Community Facilitator

• Supportive work environment

• Professional development opportunities

• Highly rewarding career

The Organisation

ConneXu is a highly reputable charitable trust based inTe Awamutu offering support to people with an intellectual disability. We are committed to empowering people to become active members of their community and we believe it is through this inclusiveness that our community will be strengthened. We strive to be innovative in the way we support people and to facilitate a good life for them.

The Role

We are looking for people who have a passion for working in a team environment and in partnership with others. Ideally you will have some experience working with individuals who have an intellectual disability, autism or challenging behavior however we are also open to talking to people who have a commitment to community and a willingness to learn and be challenged. You will need a full New Zealand driver’s license, a current First Aid certificate and be prepared to work flexible hours, including weekends and sleepovers. Computer literacy, attention to detail and the ability to work with others is essential together with being creative and open to new ideas. We have vacancies for full time and for casual roles. Please note on your application your preference

As a Community Facilitator you will work within a diverse team of people to be innovative to support and collaborate with the people we support, their family/whanau and others in their lives. This enables the people we support to live as independently as possible, and to access their communities for activities and opportunities that are meaningful to them. A critical component of the role is working within a team to develop and implement comprehensive plans, goals and outcomes to ensure programmes are developed that support the needs of the people we support.

Job Category: Community Services and Development (other). Job Type: Full-Time.

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