Community Support Worker

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Interview prep

• How you assess needs and set treatment goals.
• Working with nurses, physicians, or counselors on one plan.
• Tracking progress and changing support when status shifts.

Fit summary

Good match if you build client trust, document carefully, and work well in a multidisciplinary CDHB-style setting in Christchurch.

Day in the role

As a Community Support Worker at CDHB in Christchurch, a typical day centres on counseling clients (individual or group) around illness, substance use, or life stressors; collaborating with counselors, physicians, or nurses on plans; assessing needs; monitoring progress; and adjusting support when client status changes.

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What does the role involve day to day?

Counseling clients, coordinating with clinical staff, assessing needs, and tracking progress toward treatment goals.

Is this listing remote?

No. It is based in Christchurch, Canterbury.

Where can I learn more about the occupation?

See O*NET Community Support Worker (21-1023.00).

Occupation tasks (O*NET)

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• Counsel clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, or physical abuse.
• Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.
• Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, or confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients or patients.
• Supervise or direct other workers who provide services to clients or patients.
• Modify treatment plans according to changes in client status.
• Assist clients in adhering to treatment plans, such as setting up appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments, or providing support.
• Educate clients or community members about mental or physical illness, abuse, medication, or available community resources.

O*NET source

Role overview (listing rewrite)

Community Support Worker | HillmortonCDHBChristchurch, Canterbury About This Position The role of Community Support Worker at CDHB – Christchurch, Canterbury is to enhance and support the wellbeing of children, adolescents, and families in Hillmorton. The position is permanent with a 0.5 FTE allocation for both Ashburton and Rangiora Health. Responsibilities Supporting the emotional and social needs of children, adolescents, and their families Providing guidance and resources to families in need Collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients Maintaining accurate records and documentation Participating in regular team meetings and training sessions What You Bring A compassionate and empathetic approach to working with children, adolescents, and families Strong communication and interpersonal skills Experience or willingness to learn about the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi Ability to work independently as well as part of a team A commitment to continuous professional development Working at CDHB New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. As an employee, you will be part of a team dedicated to improving the wellbeing and health outcomes for everyone in Canterbury. Next Steps To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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Questions to ask them

• What does success look like in the first 90 days for this role?
• How is the team structured, and who would I work with most?
• What tools and systems does this role use daily?
• Is the work primarily based in Christchurch, Canterbury, hybrid, or fully remote?