Supportive Housing Social Worker / Navigator

Haines Attract for The Salvation Army; Bay of Plenty; Teletrabalho; NZD 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Salvation Army leave

Free confidential counselling services

Subsidised flu vaccinations

Discounted Medical Insurance

TSA discount card

Resumo da oferta

The Salvation Army in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, seeks a qualified Housing Social Worker / Navigator to support individuals and families in urgent housing needs. You will assess, plan and connect clients to sustainable accommodation while aligning with service practice and reporting standards.

Responsibilities include case management, referrals, and coordinating with Salvation Army services to enhance outcomes. Rotating on-call shifts and a commitment to social justice are involved.

Qualificações

• 2+ years of social work experience.
• Eligible to work in New Zealand and fully registered as a Social Worker.
• Registered with the Social Worker Registration Board.

Responsabilidades

• Manage cases and referrals to internal and external services.
• Document interactions and maintain case notes promptly.
• Connect clients with Salvation Army services to meet goals.

Conhecimentos

Social Work

Case Management

Communication

Cultural Competency

Formação académica

Social Work Degree Qualification or equivalent

Ferramentas

Teams

Outlook

Office 365

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Supportive Housing Social Worker / Navigator

Location : Bay of Plenty

• Enjoy plenty of variety, no two days are the same!
• Support individuals and families in urgent need of housing
• Play a pivotal role in Supporting the service whilst making a difference

The role of the qualified and registered Housing Social Worker position is to deliver a professional, empathetic, and effective service to people and families needing long term sustainable accommodation and advance the mission of The Salvation Army.

The successful candidate will practice social work frameworks, professional practice and reporting and should show acceptance, inclusion and genuine interest in people and validate their story and aspirations. Be able to listen, relate and affirm people in such a way that they are encouraged to examine their issues and create solutions that lead to sustained independence (passing knowledge and power to a person so they can regain independence). You will be responsible for managing cases and the referral of clients to internal and external services, in line with their goals, to deliver positive outcomes, ensure the set outcomes are being achieved and reporting aligns with practice, promptly record client interactions and case notes and Connect people to Salvation Army services (such as Community Ministries and Corps) that enhance their current circumstances and that meet individual needs.

With skills, planning and purposeful action, you will support people to find a home and neighbourhood in which they will build the future of Aotearoa. This is an exciting opportunity to join a hard-working team with a commitment to supporting whānau, and to work with a long-standing social service provider partnering with the community to tackle homelessness.

• Proven relevant Social Work experience of at least 2 years
• Holds a recognised Social Work Degree Qualification or equivalent
• Fully registered with the Social Work Registration Board
• Be legally entitled to work in New Zealand
• Strong relationship building
• Pervious or current experience in transitional housing would be advantageous
• Ability to understand and relate to people from diverse backgrounds and who are experiencing hardship, trauma and/or mental unwellness
• Role modelling commitment to engage and journey with people, providing support for personal responsibility and motivation to achieve own goals
• Maintains a high level of professional practice recognising the dignity, and individuality of clients
• Computer literate including Teams, Outlook and Office 365.
• Able to relate to people with sensitivity, care and patience
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• A strong understanding of, and a heart for, social justice issues
• Ability to work to targets and deadline
• Ability to work proactively, problem solve and meet multiple demands.
• Strong cultural competency, with the ability to work from a bicultural perspective

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

This role is covered by pay equity and the final remuneration will be dependent on the years of experience the preferred candidate brings to the role.

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

The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer andbelieves 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.

Children’s Worker Classification Statement (per Children’s Act 2014): Applicants with a Schedule 2 conviction must provide an Exemption Certificate for Core Children’s Worker roles or undergo an internal assessment for all other Salvation Army roles.