Bridge Caseworker

About The Salvation Army Midland Bridge Centre

The Salvation Army Midland 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 a suitably qualified Caseworker/Social Worker for our residential service based in Hamilton.

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:

• Tertiary alcohol and drug qualification or qualification in a closely related field such as social work, psychology, nursing
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good cross-cultural understanding
• Professional registration with DAPAANZ, The Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB), HPCA
• 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 privacy, and confidentiality
• Experience in group facilitation and case management in the alcohol and drug field
• An awareness of the requirements of the treaty of Waitangi and be willing to work from a bi-cultural perspective experience in carrying clinical workloads
• Ability to work with people from other diverse backgrounds and cultures

Our offer to you:

• Five Salvation Army additional leave days and long service leave
• TSA discount card for discount with various retailors such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7
• Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
• Study leave up to 10 days available per year
• A position within a long-standing, respected nationwide organisation
• Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
• Subsidised flu vaccinations
• Opportunities for growth and development

Hours of work: This is a permanent, full-time role of 40 hours per week, however part-time hours may be considered for the right candidate.

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.

Please review the position description by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://expressonline.haineslink.co.nz/pdfs/791259_JobDesc.pdf

We look forward to receiving your application!

To apply for this job, please go to our job site and enter the job code 10867TP

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.