Bridge Caseworker

$68,038 - $102,000 a year Full time 20d ago , from Dapaanz Addiction Practitioners’ Association Aotearoa New Zealand An additional working week of Salvation Army leave TSA discount card for discount with various retailers Free onsite parking 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 practice and are known for being people-centered, caring, transformative and responsive. We are looking to appoint an experienced qualified and registered Social Worker, Counsellor, or Addictions Practitioner for our residential programme based in Mt Eden. 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: Degree in Addictions Counselling, Social Work, or Counselling To have been registered for a minimum of 2 years with a relevant professional body Excellent written and oral communication skills. 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 onsite parking Hours of work: This is a permanent role of 40 hours per week. The starting salary for this role will fall between $68,037.77 and $102,000 per annum .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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr