CAREERS
We require staff 7 days per week, 24 hours per day, and include permanent, part time, full time and casual staff.
If you are interested in working with our residents, please contact us with your CV and preferred working times
and days plus a completed application form.
EMPLOYEES
Odyssey House is a large not for profit organisation with a diverse range of roles around Canterbury. We collaborate with other service providers in the sector.
Odyssey House currently employs:
Alcohol and drug counselors,
nurses, staff graduates, social workers,
administrator / finance managers,
kaumatua, woodwork tutors and
consumer advocates.
CURRENT VACANCIES
FOR MORE INFO
Please apply by sending your application
form, Police Vetting Form, CV and cover letter.
Contact Odyssey House
PO Box 34009
Christchurch
employment@odysseychch.org.nz
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
For all applications you need to complete an application form and Police Vetting form.
Support Worker
Men’s Residential Service
32 hours per week
For over 35 years, Odyssey House Christchurch has had a mission to improve the wellbeing of individuals, family and community affected by drug and alcohol addiction, mental health and related issues
At our male residential service in Burnside, we are supporting men in their alcohol and drug treatment and recovery with a particular focus on community.
In this role, you will:
• Take part in community activities including meal preparation and recreation activities
• Facilitate groups as scheduled
• Work along side our residents in their day to day activities
• Manage administration processes for medications, handovers and resident requests
To be successful in this role, you will
• Be a qualified Support Worker or working towards a Level 4 qualification
• Experience working with clients in the mental health or addiction sector
• Have excellent organisation skills, being able to respond to proactive and reactive requirements of the residents
• Be competent with computers and databases
• Show good interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with residents, family/whanau, colleagues, and other health providers.
• Full drivers licence required.
• Have the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
This role will be 4 x 8 hour shifts per week and include one weekend day.
To apply email employment@odysseychch.org.nz
Health Coach
20 hours per week
North Canterbury (Amberley)
o Passionate about the health and well-being of our community?
o Enjoy a fast-paced work environment?
o Would you like working with a committed team ?
Te Tumu Waiora - te reo for ‘to head towards wellness’ - is a new model of primary mental health and addictions care and support which aims to provide all New Zealanders experiencing mental distress or addictions challenges with access to convenient, high quality, integrated and person-centered care and support. The model has been rolled out nationally.
Odyssey House is an established NGO working with people around mental health, addictions and wellbeing. We work within the Te Tumu Waiora collaboration, putting mental health and wellbeing at the heart of general practice with Health Coach roles.
This Health Coach role aims to connect directly with patients and assist them in making any necessary changes to improve their health and wellbeing and work towards an achievable healthcare plan. The role involves being an integral part of the general practice team, working directly with whāiora and their whānau to help improve their physical and mental health and wellbeing.
Role is based in Amberley, North Canterbury. Days to be determined
Successful applicants will receive comprehensive training and ongoing mentoring.
We are looking for someone who has:
• Experience in health and preferably mental health, particularly supporting and motivating people to improve their own physical health and wellbeing
• A minimum of a relevant level 4 qualification in health and wellbeing
• The ability to connect with a wide range of individuals and whānau from various backgrounds and cultures
• Excellent communication skills and a flexible, positive, and adaptable attitude
• The ability to adhere to evidence-based models and practices
• Capable of managing their own workload and working both autonomously and collaboratively within a busy general practice environment
• Willingness to work with groups and one on one
Closing date for application is 16 Sept 2024
For more information visit: https://www.tetumuwaioracanterbury.co.nz/
Applications to employment@odysseychch.org.nz
Or contact: Vinod at Odyssey House Trust Christchurch on 021 380 365