AOD Caseworker/2IC

The Salvation Army NZ; Auckland; On-site; NZD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salvation Army leave

Counselling services

Flu vaccination subsidy

Discounted medical insurance

TSA discount card

Free on-site parking

Job summary

The Salvation Army NZ Auckland Bridge Centre is recruiting a Social Worker or addictions counsellor for a residential programme in Mt Eden. The role includes Second in Charge responsibilities and leading a team, with after-hours on-call clinical support as part of a rotating roster.

Qualified applicants will have a Social Work degree or addiction counselling background, be registered with DAPAANZ or equivalent, and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or addiction counselling.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• DAPAANZ or other relevant professional registration.
• Commitment to continuing professional development relevant to addiction studies.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment while maintaining client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide casework delivering integrated care for addiction and mental health needs.
• Facilitate group sessions within the Bridge Programme model.
• Implement Salvation Army Bridge Programme policies and procedures.
• Fulfill Second in Charge leadership responsibilities to the Team Leader.
• Be part of the On-Call roster to provide clinical support after hours.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Leadership experience

On-call experience

Education

Degree in Social Work or addiction counselling

DAPAANZ or other professional registration

Job description

The Salvation Army Auckland Bridge Centre exists to provide safe, integrated, high quality treatment and support services to people whose lives have been affected by alcohol or substance use. Our services are evidence based best practise and are known for being people-centred, caring, transformative and responsive.

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified Social Worker or addictions counsellor for our residential programme based in Mt Eden, who also has suitable leadership skill to fulfill Second in Charge responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provision of casework that provides integrated care for those experiencing co-existing problems of addiction and mental health.
• Group facilitation
• Working within the framework of The Salvation Army Bridge Programme Model of Treatment.
• Implementation of the Salvation Army Bridge Programme Policies and Procedures
• Fulfilling leadership responsibilities as Second in Charge to the Team Leader.
• Be part of the On-Call roster to provide clinical support as needed outside of programme hours.

Person Specification:

• Degree in Social Work or addiction counselling
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• DAPAANZ or other relevant Professional Registration
• Commitment to continuing professional development relevant to addiction studies.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment, sharing information, ideas and effective practices while maintaining client and service privacy, and confidentiality

Our offer to you:

• An additional working week of Salvation Army leave awarded annually on 1 July
• Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
• Subsidised flu vaccinations
• Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
• TSA discount card for discount with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7
• Free parking on site

Hours of work:

This is a permanent, full time role of 40 hours per week.

This role will be in a rotating on-call roster, which includes providing after-hours support as outlined in our On-Call Policy.

The starting salary for this role will fall between $68,000 and $102,000 per annum. This role is covered by pay equity and the final remuneration will be dependent on the years of experience in Social Work Equivalent roles the preferred candidate brings to the role.

The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity.

The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.