Experienced Addiction Case Worker 2IC

About The Salvation Army Auckland Bridge Centre

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 evidence-based best practice and are known for being people-centred, caring, transformative and responsive.

We are looking to appoint a qualified Addictions counsellor/caseworker who can support the Team Leader as Second in Charge for our residential programme based in Mt Eden, Auckland

• 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
• Act into the Team Leader position as needed
• Orientation of new staff
• Co-ordinate monthly staff in-services and Tangata guest speaker schedule
• On call as rostered

Person specification:

• Degree in Addiction counselling or Social Work
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good cross-cultural understanding
• Full professional registration - DAPAANZ/SWRB
• Experience managing staff
• 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:

• Ten study days for study relevant to the role
• Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
• TSA discount card for discounts with various retailers such as Beaurepaires, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7
• Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
• Subsidised flu vaccinations
• 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.

The starting salary for this role falls between $86,178 - $102,000 annually dependant on experience on clinical and line management experience as per Social Work Pay Equity.

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 6252TP

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.