Service Delivery Manager needed at MHAPS
This exciting full- time position of Service Delivery Manager - Advocacy and Outreach at MHAPS is now vacant. At a time when the mental health and addiction sectors are undergoing transformational change, this is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced leader and manager who wants to advance the vision of He Ara Oranga and Kia Manawanui Aotearoa.
With a philosophy of ‘Together on the road to wellbeing’, Mental Health Advocacy and Peer Support Trust (MHAPS) partners with people who experience mental distress, mental illness and/or addictions distress through their journey to recovery. They are looking for someone who is well grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, has strong structural analysis, proven people management and support skills, and a compassion drawn from your own lived experience of recovery.
This is a varied role involving:
- Engaging with and providing team leadership to MHAPS’ Advocacy and other staff using the principles and tasks of Intentional Peer Support (among other similar approaches);
- Leading and managing Peer Advocacy Service Delivery, Weekend Programmes and the Awareness Consumer Network coordinator;
- Maintaining open and positive lines of communication with external stakeholders and agencies to promote and advocate systemic change;
- Overseeing the provision of culturally appropriate services and referrals;
- Implementing plans to ensure that MHAPS achieves its internal and external objectives and continues to support the community; and
- Ensuring that the organisation complies with relevant legislation, regulations and contractual obligations.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a strong cultural awareness. Knowledge of Te Reo Māori and a grounding in Tikanga Māori is an advantage.
- Personal experience of mental or addictions distress and sustained recovery.
- A demonstrated commitment to and experience in recovery and peer philosophies.
- The ability to provide effective leadership, with an open communication style, solid interpersonal skills and a commitment to continual improvement.
- Experience to support wellbeing of self and team as you all use your lived experience as part of the role.
- An understanding of the Mental Health and Addiction communities is desirable.
- Excellent ICT skills (essential).
Please apply now to register your interest.
Contact MHAPS General Manager Marney Ainsworth for further information about the role (022 523 3687 or marney[at]mhaps.org.nz).