We wish to invite applications for a part time, permanent Social Work Resource Assistant to be situated in the Whakatane Office of Child Youth & Family.  The role of the Social Work Resource Assistant is to provide support to Social Workers by delivering a range of tasks including routine information gathering & recording, case plan administration, and placement arrangements.

Applicants should:

• Be able to explain and have an understanding of social work practice and operations within Child Youth & Family
• Have experience in an administration role and be able to demonstrate evidence of quality customer focussed financial and administrative support services
• Have well developed written and verbal communication skills and effective interpersonal skills
• Be skilled in effective organisation, planning and time management
• Hold a current full driver’s licence

Child, Youth and Family, a service line of the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), recognises and has a commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.

Please find attached the job description and application form for your completion.  Please forward your completed application form, along with an up to date curriculum vitae to:

Mike Marshall
Bay of Plenty Service Centre
Child, Youth and Family Services
PO Box 14271
Tauranga
Ph:                  07 928 5191
Email:             Mike.Marshall005@cyf.govt.nz

Applications close Tuesday, 03 June 2008.
Thank you for your interest in this role.