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Regional Connections Coordinator - Rangiora

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We are looking for a friendly, self-motivated person to facilitate connections, relationships and support within the ME/CFS community in the North Canterbury /Rangiora area.

Can you help us make a significant different in the quality of life of people impacted by this chronic illness?

Tasks include:

  • Coordinate group meetings in Rangiora
  • Facilitate other in-person connections between local people
  • Refer people to our Registered Nurse Service or Work and Income Advocacy team, when required.
  • Refer people to our Outreach programme for practical support including housework, gardening, IT issues, etc
  • Assist people with emergency transport or completing an application form (only as able).
  • Provide and facilitate social and emotional support for local people, including friendly calling (only as able).
  • Share approved information about ME/CFS or that is relevant to living with a chronic illness.

A position description is available for this role.

Did you know?
People with ME/CFS, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis /Chronic Fatigue Syndrome have a reduced level of functionality that means they cannot complete normal activities of daily living. An additional burden is that doing too much physically or mentally can trigger Post-Exertional Malaise – a worsening of symptoms that can last for days or more. Many people with ME/CFS are house or bed bound, are unable to work, and do not have access to adequate financial, home and mobility supports through the welfare and health systems.

Requirements:

ESSENTIAL:

  • A full New Zealand Driver’s Licence.
  • Clean police check.
  • A good level of English language skills and an ability to communicate clearly
  • Good time management and organisational skills, and able to work without close supervision.
  • Able to always exhibit and share the values of MECFS Canterbury: Compassion, Respect, Equity, Patient-centred, Collaboration.
  • Warm, kind, non-judgmental, and calm manner.
  • Develops trusting and productive relationships.

PREFERRED:

  • A qualification or experience in the health, disability or social work sectors
  • An understanding of ME/CFS, or a similar chronic disabling condition, the impacts on quality of life, and associated disabilities.
  • An understanding of the impact of stigma and inadequate health, social and financial supports

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

This is a casual position that could be limited to organising local monthly catchups. However, if you have more time available, it would include being responsive to the needs of the local ME/CFS community.
We anticipate the role is between 3 to 10 hours per month.

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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