Alcohol and Drug Caseworker

Hours: This is a full-time permanent position of 40 hours per week.    

About the role:

The Salvation Army Wellington Bridge programme for Alcohol and Drug Treatment is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Addictions Counsellor for our Residential Programme based in Newtown, Wellington.

About The Salvation Army Wellington Bridge Centre:

The Salvation Army Wellington 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.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Tertiary Alcohol and Drug qualifications or qualifications in a closely related field such as social work, psychology, nursing.
• DAPAANZ professional registration, an equivalent health registration or working towards obtaining
• Experience in group facilitation and case management in the Alcohol and Drug field
• Experience in carrying clinical workloads
• An awareness of the requirements of the treaty of Waitangi and be willing to work from a bi-cultural perspective
• Ability to work with people from other diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Ability to work within a team environment and also independently when required
• An empathy with the overall Mission of the Salvation Army - Caring for People, Transforming Lives, and Reforming Society

Applications:

To apply please send us a covering letter and current CV to derek.challenor@salvationarmy.org.nz

To be appointed in this role, applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ Work Permit and give permission for the completion of a satisfactory Police Check.

Closing date: 16 February 2023.  Please note, this advert may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found. 

About The Salvation Army

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.

The mission of The Salvation Army in New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa is caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.

We are committed to cultural diversity, and in New Zealand, our Tiriti partnership.

The Salvation Army is dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable people, including children, and upholding their rights to protection from abuse and/or neglect.