Bridge Caseworker Methamphetamine Programme

Salvation Army | Listed 2 days ago

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Location

Whangarei, Northland

Job type

Full time

Duration

Permanent

Description

Location - Whangārei

The Salvation Army Whangarei 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**.**

A full-time split role based in Whangārei working with Tangata Whai Ora in a community setting. This is a specialist position working within the Te Ara Oranga service. Te Ara Oranga is a Methamphetamine focussed service aimed at reducing Methamphetamine demand. The role also includes working within the general Bridge service minimising harm from alcohol and other drugs.

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

Person Specification:

Applied Degree or other Level 7 qualification in Health Science, Addiction Studies, Counselling or Social Work
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Good cross-cultural understanding.
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

Hours of work: This is a permanent full time role of 40 hours per week.

The starting salary for this role will fall between $68.000 and $102,000 per annum. This role is covered by the pay equity agreement and the final remuneration will be dependent on the years experience of 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.

Application details

Apply online for this role or contact Nicola Purvis for more information.

Reference #: 15408

Salvation Army

If you’re looking for meaningful work that really makes a difference to the communities we serve, you’ve come to the right place!

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Competitive salaries.
Employee Assistance programme.
Flexible working arrangements.
Flu vaccinations (subsidised).
Long Service Leave.
Subsidised medical insurance with Southern Cross.
Full entitlement of sick leave at 18 months (first 10 days upon completing six months, and a further 10 days at one year work anniversary).
Two additional leave days a year.
A range of product service discounts at retailers such as Big Save, Resene, Beaurepaires, 2 Degrees, Hertz, Noel Leeming, Placemakers, Torpedo7 and Warehouse Stationery.

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Each year, we help more than 120,000 families and individuals in need with budgeting advice, food and clothing assistance, life skills programmes and other comfort and support. At The Salvation Army, we are committed to our mission of caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society by God’s power.

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