If you are looking for a role that makes a REAL difference to your community - join the EnergyMate team at Family Works.

* EnergyMate

* Alexandra - Central Otago

* Casual / on call

If you are looking for a role that makes a REAL difference to your community, here is your opportunity to join the Energy Mates team at Family Works, Presbyterian Support Otago. You have the opportunity to advise and encourage clients to make sustainable savings on their energy costs!

About the Role

This is a Casual on-call position working as a EnergyMate.

You will work with work in partnership with the EnergyMate programme to provide energy advice and targeted support to educate and support whānau to live in warm, dry homes with affordable energy costs.

As long as client demand is meet, you have the opportunity to plan your own week. I.e. hours and days worked.

You will work in the Financial Capability team, which is part of our Family Works group at Presbyterian Support Otago. Surrounded by colleagues doing the same, this role will give you the opportunity to make a difference.

For more information about EnergyMate check out the website.

About You

We would love you to:

- Understand the social and economic complexities that exist in the community.

- Have highly developed interpersonal skills including relationship skills and advocacy skills.

- Understand core budgeting concepts and the wider impact on individuals/families.

- Skills and experience in computer systems and databases to maximise the use of technology for improved service provision.

- Demonstrate exceptional planning and organisational skills and effectively manage complex and competing priorities.

- Can work independently and as part of a small team.

- Either a current Financial Mentor or prepared to become a Financial Mentor.

- Experience in the social service sector would be an advantage.

- Be able to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.

- Full drivers’ licence, you will be visiting clients in their home.

What We Offer

- Join a supportive, passionate, and high functioning team

- Professional development and supervision

- Support to develop leadership skills

- Being part of a strong wider Family Works Team and a well-known and highly respected charitable organisation

- Makes a real difference in people’s lives

- A team culture that values diversity and well-being

- Discounts with local businesses

About Us

Family Works is a service within Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) that works for a safe, strong and connected community. PSO is a Charitable Trust established in 1906, and is a leading provider of aged care, retirement living and social services to the people of Otago and the wider South Island. With over 800 staff and 500 volunteers, we operate a highly regarded network of 8 care homes across Otago and we provide many other community-based social support programmes.

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For further information phone Paul Ryder, Community Financial Capability Manager.

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.

If you have difficulty applying, please email us.