Gateway Assessment Coordinator

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Gateway Assessment Coordinator – Part Time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Health NZ Taranaki are seeking either a registered nurse, registered social worker or other allied health professional to work collaboratively across primary and secondary health services, community agencies and education facilities to coordinate Gateway assessments for children and young people referred from Oranga Tamariki.

The position is for 0.4 FTE which is 32 hours a fortnight

The Gateway Assessment Coordinator receives referrals, collates health and education information and schedules health assessments with a paediatrician. The coordinator works closely with Oranga Tamariki Social Workers and Families/Caregivers to facilitate the health assessment, by offering education regarding the process and a supportive environment. The coordinator works, as part of an MDT to facilitate an action plan following the assessment and oversees the submission of completed reports.

The role requires strong administration systems and processes and the ability to manage conflicting priorities. A good knowledge of health, community and education services is necessary or the ability to develop that knowledge and the professional relationships required, to be successful.

The Gateway Assessment Coordinator is required to track referrals against contracted volumes and provide quarterly reports to Oranga Tamariki. There is a Gateway Governance meeting that the coordinator attends, these are held quarterly.

Supporting families to engage in the process and progress through the process requires patience and care to achieve the best outcome.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

The Gateway Assessment Coordinator works as part of the Community Child Health Team and is based at the Child and Adolescent Community Centre at Taranaki Base Hospital. Gateway Assessments may be held at alternative locations, across the region, including community locations or a client’s home.

The coordinator works closely with other Health NZ services and staff to prioritise assessments, advocate for services and act as a resource for other Health NZ staff, regarding child protection and support for some of the most vulnerable children and young people.

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About you

This role is best suited to an experienced nurse, social worker or other allied health professional.

The work requires strong administration skills, scheduling abilities and an attention to detail.

To be successful in the role, you will need

The ability to work autonomously and as part of an MDT

Be solution focused

Have strong skills in developing therapeutic professional relationships

Have empathy and a genuine desire to work with vulnerable families

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Sunday 1 June. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alison Martin @ alison.martin@tdhb.org.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.