Bridge Social Worker / Addiction Case Worker
The Salvation Army
Listing Description
Description
About The Salvation Army Christchurch Bridge
The Salvation Army Christchurch Bridge 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 Addington, Christchurch.
Key responsibilities:
- Facilitating psycho-educational alcohol and/or other drug groups
- One to one case management with tangata whaiora
- Risk assessments
- Aftercare planning
Person specification:
- Is a skilled group facilitator
- Has a passion for creating hope for those struggling with alcohol and/or drug use
- Experience in alcohol and/or other drug case management with tangata whaiora
- Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Experience in one-to-one case management
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Is excited about working from a bicultural perspective and understands how the Treaty of Waitangi applies in our setting
- Embodies the values and mission of The Salvation Army
- Hold a full driver's licence
- Experience in completing alcohol and/or other drug comprehensive assessments ideal
Our offer to you:
- Two Salvation Army additional leave days and long service leave
- Discounted medical insurance with Southern Cross
- TSA discount card for discount with various retailers such as Beaurepaires, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7
- A position within a long-standing, respected nationwide organisation
- Opportunities for growth and development
Hours of work
This is a permanent, full-time role of 40 hours per week Monday to Friday.
The starting salaryfor this role falls between $67,565 - $75,514 annually dependant on experience.
Please review the position description by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/777155_JobDesc.pdf
This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!
We look forward to receiving your application.
To apply for this job, please go to our job site and enter the job code 4212SK.
Application details
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.