Care Coordinator Jobs in New Zealand

• Starting salary of $76,053 per annum with work vehicle, phone, and laptop.
• Office base in Porirua
• Permanent, 80 hours per fortnight

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Our Regional Intellectual Disability Supported Accommodation Service (RIDSAS) provides rehabilitation services for people with high and complex needs.

As a Care Manager, your role is legally defined in the IDCC&R Act 2003. This involves the coordination of assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation planning for individuals with intellectual disabilities to achieve their outcomes, in compliance with the IDCC&R Act 2003 and IDEA Services policies. You'll lead the development of individual plans, train staff, and collaborate with external agencies. You'll actively participate in the local management team and may fulfil designated functions if appointed by the Forensic Coordination Services and take part in the on-call schedule covering both Auckland and Wellington Services.



Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

• Proven experience in providing structured assessments and developing comprehensive individual client plans is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work positively with individuals who have intellectual disabilities and high and complex behavioural needs to achieve defined outcomes.
• Understanding of person-centred support principles and the ability to apply them in practice.
• Capability to train, coach and support staff effectively in implementing person-centred rehabilitation plans.
• Comprehensive understanding of theoretical models to explain challenging behaviour and the demonstrable ability to develop, implement, and lead positive behaviour support strategies.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you?

• A rewarding opportunity to take a key role within a multi-disciplinary team, to work with an established not-for-profit organisation that provides support services to people with intellectual disabilities.
• A collaborative and inclusive organisational culture with a focus on our people's wellbeing.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities that we will support you and meet the cost of fees.
• Assistance with professional registration fees including annual practicing certificates.

Mō mātou | About us

IDEA Services supports adults with intellectual disabilities to live in their own homes and enjoy life as part of their communities. The RIDSAS Service provides compulsory care that focusses on rehabilitation; we have services in both Auckland and Wellington. We are New Zealand's largest provider of services to people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Our services are founded on IHC's commitment for people with intellectual disabilities to have a good life and to be valued contributors to and members of their own community.



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 recruitment@ihc.org.nz

Applicants can direct enquiries about position to:
Taylor Spence - Recruitment Advisor
taylor.spence@ihc.org.nz