Court Caseworker, Wellington
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Salvation Army

Court Caseworker

  • Posted Today
  • On Site
  • Full Time

$68  -  $102 k/yr

Wellington

Job Description

Caseworker / AOD Court Assessor


About the Business:


The Salvation Army Bridge Services provide a range of effective support services in both residential and community based settings that use a range of evidence-based holistic approaches to reduce the physical, physiological and social harm that can result from the use of alcohol and or other drugs. The Salvation Army Wellington Bridge services provide safe, integrated, high quality treatment and support services to people whose lives have been affected by alcohol and/or other substance use.


About the Role:


The Court Caseworker offers recommendations to Judges and Courts personnel on whether referral to a specialist addiction assessor or appropriate addiction treatment service is necessary or desirable for tangata presenting before the courts following been screened as having an addiction and/or harmful substance use problem.


What will your responsibilities be:


  • Conduct brief AOD Assessment to tangata whai ora presenting via self-referral, judicial or legal referral or via allied services, to assist Judiciary in their decision-making processes.
  • Provide clinically appropriate support and care during brief AOD assessment utilising appropriate CEP screening tools.
  • Develop appropriate treatment/support pathway for tangata whai ora on completion of brief AOD assessment.
  • Network with legal and judicial representatives of outcome/s of brief AOD assessment.
  • Liaise with local/regional AOD and/or mental health, social, iwi, health, educational services and refer tangata whai ora appropriately.
  • Record all applicable data (brief assessment, screening tools, correspondence, referrals) on to SAMIS.
  • Connection with tāngata whai ora, whānau and community services.
  • Working within the framework of The Salvation Army Bridge Programme Model of Treatment.
  • Implementation of the Salvation Army Bridge Programme Policies and Procedure.


Our ideal candidate will:


  • Degree in Addiction. An alternative qualification or an alternative relevant qualification such as social work, clinical psychology, counselling if there is accompanying evidence of understanding and work in reducing substance related harms.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Good cross-cultural understanding.
  • Dapaanz (or an alternative equivalent) Practitioner Registration.
  • 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.
  • Opportunities for growth and development.
  • TSA discount card for discount with various retailers.


Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society'


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


Salary for this role will fall between: $68,000.00 - 102,000.00, or more information please visit and download the fact sheet: Pay Equity for Community Social Worker- Fact Sheet


The vacancy can close earlier if the right candidate is found.


The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity.


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


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.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Addiction Screening
  • AOD Assessment
  • Case Management
  • SAMIS Documentation
  • Treatment Planning

Desired Soft Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Confidentiality
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Empathy

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 🧕 Inclusive Workspace
  • 🏥 Subsidised Health Insurance
  • 🎖 Long Service Rewards
  • 🔥 Company Discounts
  • ⏰ Flexible Work
  • 💰 Wage Equality
  • 💸 Living Wage
  • 🤲 Volunteering
  • 💝 Charitable
  • 🙌 Community Focused
  • 👪 Family Friendly
  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer
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Job Schedule

  • Monday to Friday

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