Aod Caseworker/2Ic

The Salvation Army; Auckland; Presencial; NZD 68.000 - 102.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Additional leave

Confidential counselling

Flu vaccinations

Medical insurance discount

TSA discount card

Free parking

Descripción de la vacante

The Salvation Army Auckland Bridge Centre invites applications for a permanent, full-time Social Worker or addictions counsellor to join our Mt Eden residential programme. The role includes leadership as Second in Charge and on-call clinical support.

We seek candidates with a degree in Social Work or addiction counselling and registration with DAPAANZ or equivalent. Responsibilities include integrated casework, group facilitation, adherence to programme policies, and maintaining privacy and

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Provide casework delivering integrated care for addiction and mental health.
• Facilitate group sessions and activities.
• Work within The Salvation Army Bridge Programme model of treatment.
• Implement Salvation Army Bridge Programme policies and procedures.
• Fulfill Second in Charge leadership responsibilities to the Team Leader.
• Participate in an on-call roster to provide clinical support outside programme hours.

Conocimientos

Written communication

Oral communication

Cross-cultural understanding

Team collaboration

Leadership (Second in Charge)

Educación

Degree in Social Work

Addiction counselling qualification

DAPAANZ registration or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Location: Auckland

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 evidenced 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 fulfil 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.
• Good cross-cultural understanding.
• 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.