Intensive Programme Team Lead
The Salvation Army Christchurch Bridge Centre exists to provide safe, integrated, high quality treatment and support services to people whose lives have been harmed by alcohol and/or drug use. Our services are evidenced-based best practise and are known for being people-centred, caring, transformative and responsive.
We are looking for the right person to lead our Intensive Bridge Programme service
Key Responsibilities:
1. Facilitates overall delivery of the Intensive Programme
2. Is committed to ensuring a CEP and culturally responsive service wrapped in whanaungatanga
3. Leads a high-quality service with aroha and manaaki, whilst meeting all appropriate Ngā Paerewa Health and Disability Services Standards
4. The programme reflects and delivers The Salvation Army Model of Treatment and National Policies. and is underpinned by Local Procedures
5. Ensures delivery of quality clinical care by staff that is appropriate to individual tangata whaiora needs
6. Takes a strategic approach to ongoing development and new initiatives
Person Specification:
7. Holds a Diploma or Degree in addiction studies, social work, counselling, occupational therapy or nursing with current practicing certificate − Social Work, DAPAANZ or equivalent registered Practitioner, preferably with post graduate qualifications in mental health and/or addictions
8. Significant experience working with people seeking support for addiction and co-existing concerns
9. Significant experience leading teams and service delivery
10. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
11. Good cross-cultural understanding.
12. Commitment to continuing professional development relevant to addiction studies.
13. 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:
14. An additional working week of Salvation Army leave awarded annually on 1 July
15. Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
16. Subsidised 'flu vaccinations
17. Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
18. Access to discounts with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7
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 worked Monday to Friday 8am - 4.30pm
The starting salary for this role will fall between $102,000 and $122,464 per annum. This role is covered by the social worker pay equity agreement 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 and believes 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.