Introduction:
TBI Health was created with a simple idea: to help people with pain, illness, or injury. TBI Health has come a long way since it began its journey in 2001, from 2016 we partnered with Southern Cross & together we are passionate about ensuring our clients get the right help, at the right time, to get them back on track & living meaningful lives.
Description:
About The Mahi (role)
We are looking for an
enthusiastic Employment Consultant/Vocational Consultant with strong communication skills who will make this role their own!
This is a
full-time (40 hours per week) role that has the
flexibility of arranging your own schedule for a
work-life balance.
You will work alongside our clients to deliver
Back To Work, Job Search programmes and IOA contracts for ACC. You will also have the opportunity to work on MSD contracts and with private insurers to help them get ready to return to the workforce and find new employment.
As a
valued member of our experienced interdisciplinary team, you will work alongside our physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other allied health providers, to provide integrated support for our clients on their journey.
Your role would include:
- Developing plans alongside clients and clinicians that create a clear and tailored pathway to support becoming ready for work
- Delivering pre-employment support, such as CV/cover letter writing, job search strategies and goal setting, interview preparation, and coaching
- Sourcing and organising training for licensing and upskilling
- Managing funding, timeframes, and communication with insurers
- Searching for and brokering work trials and employment opportunities
- Building external relationships with case managers, training providers, and employers
- Reporting and administration
Benefits Of Joining TBI Health
We offer a friendly and fun work environment, competitive remuneration, and a benefits package, with ongoing professional development and support, as well as opportunities for career progression within the organisation.
Benefits include but are not exclusive to:
- Mobile phone and laptop are provided as part of the role
- Flexibility of hours and work locations
- Opportunities for career progression both locally and across NZ
- Competitive salary and bonus structure
- Subsidised health insurance with Southern Cross (working 20 or more hours)
- Annual contribution to your career development
- Attend several training sessions during the year focused on teaching how to incorporate Māori tikanga in your role appropriately.
- Birthday Leave (must be employed for 20 or more hours to qualify)
- Wellbeing allowance is currently valued at $250 if you are employed for 20 hours or more per week or $100 for employees who work under 20 hours per week.
Skills and Experiences:
About You
We enjoy
working as part of an experienced interdisciplinary team where our vision is to help people with injury and illness to reach their full potential and lead happier and healthier lives.
The ideal candidate will have
vocational rehabilitation experience and understand
ACC’s Vocational Rehabilitation Services processes.
To be successful in this role you will be someone who:
- Full Professional CDANZ membership is required to meet ACC requirements
- An understanding of how to support clients with health conditions, injuries, and disabilities in employment
- Skills in building relationships with clients, employers, and stakeholders
- A strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude
- Very good organisational and multi-tasking skills
- Good computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel)
- Ability to work alongside our clinical team
- Self-motivated and able to work autonomously
- Full clean drivers licence
How To Apply
Applications close on 24th December 2024.
Please include a cover letter with your application. All correspondence will be kept strictly confidential.
For further information or a coffee and a chat about the role please contact Katherine Whittle on 021 874 086 or email katherine.whittle@tbihealth.co.nz
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates who meet the skills and qualifications criteria for the advertised role. You will have the opportunity to inform us of any cultural or any other diversity needs you may have.
Please note: We will screen applications and invite suitable applicants for interviews before the advertised closing date. It is, therefore, likely that we may fill the role before the closing date. So, if you feel that our job advert is that unique work opportunity you have been looking for, please contact us as soon as possible to express interest in the role.
