Social Worker Supportive Housing

2 months ago

Manawatu, New Zealand Haines Attract For The Salvation Army Full time

Mo te turanga - About the role
The role of the qualified and registered Housing Social Worker position is to deliver a professional, empathetic, and effective service to people and families needing long term sustainable accommodation and advance the mission of The Salvation Army.
The successful candidate will practice social work frameworks, professional practice and reporting and should show acceptance, inclusion and genuine interest in people and validate their story and aspirations. Be able to listen, relate and affirm people in such a way that they are encouraged to examine their issues and create solutions that lead to sustained independence (passing knowledge and power to a person so they can regain independence). You will be responsible for managing cases and the referral of clients to internal and external services, in line with their goals, to deliver positive outcomes, ensure the set outcomes are being achieved and reporting aligns with practice, promptly record client interactions and case notes and connect people to Salvation Army services (such as Community Ministries and Corps) that enhance their current circumstances and that meet individual needs.
With skills, planning and purposeful action, you will support people to find a home and neighbourhood in which they will build the future of Aotearoa. This is an exciting opportunity to join a hard working team with a commitment to supporting whanau, and to work with a long-standing social service provider partnering with the community to tackle homelessness.
He korero mou - About you:

Proven relevant Social Work experience of at least two years
Holds a recognised Social Work Degree Qualification or equivalent
Fully registered with the Social Work Registration Board
Clean full driver's license
Be legally entitled to work in New Zealand
Strong relationship building
Pervious or current experience in transitional housing would be advantageous
Ability to understand and relate to people from diverse backgrounds and who are experiencing hardship, trauma and/or mental unwellness
Role modelling commitment to engage and journey with people, providing support for personal responsibility and motivation to achieve own goals
Maintains a high level of professional practice recognising the dignity, and individuality of clients
Computer literate including Teams, Outlook and Office 365
Able to relate to people with sensitivity, care and patience
Highly developed written and oral communication skills
A strong understanding of, and a heart for, social justice issues
Ability to work to targets and deadlines
Ability to work proactively, problem solve and meet multiple demands
Strong cultural competency, with the ability to work from a bicultural perspective

Our offer to you:

Two Salvation Army additional leave days and long service leave
Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
TSA discount card for discount with various retailers such as Beaurepairs, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7
Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
Subsidised flu vaccinations
Free car parking

This is a permanent full-time role 40hrs, per week.
The starting salary for this role is likely to fall between $68k and $102k.
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.
To apply for this job, please go to our job site and enter the job code 8468IND.
Please review the position description by copying and pasting this link into your browser: Position Description.
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