AOD Support Worker

Auckland City Mission

Auckland
Permanent
Part-time

16 days ago

Part Time
Application Closes 13 May 2024
Auckland - Auckland
Community and Social Service Specialist

AOD Support Worker Social Withdrawal - Night Shift (Part time hours 2300 - 0700, Mon to Sun)About the RoleProvide support to AOD Professionals and to Clients. Assist in meeting the needs of clients, including keeping them engaged in all aspects of the residential program. Various duties are performed, including helping with meal preparation and routine administration.Duties

Engage appropriately with clients and assist AOD professional with planning for each client.
Develop relationships with each client and provide practical support as needed.
Supervise clients self-administering medication at the set time, and follow required protocols as per Mission procedures.
Establish good boundaries and encourages behaviour in line with the Kaupapa of the service.
Provide accurate and timely client notes, maintain professional handover notes in the daybook.

Skills and Experience

Clinical expertise (including primary health care, mental health, and addictions response).
Willingness to advocate for (social Justice), improved social conditions and a fair sharing of the community's resources.
Commitment to embodying the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi in organisational practice.
Qualified or working towards Level 4 qualification in addictions / mental health.
Current Full NZ Driver Licence.

Benefits

5 x 'Mission leave' days, additional to annual and sick leave.
Access to EAP & external supervision.
Access to monthly romiromi (holistic energy and bodywork), kapahaka, and weekly waiata.
Ongoing training and development.
15% discount at Auckland City Mission Op Shops.
Access to low cost, farm fresh produce on a weekly basis.
Close to public transport.
Discounted parking at SkyCity.
Career progression opportunities.

About the organisationAuckland City Mission - Te Tāpui Atawhai supports Aucklanders in greatest need. Our services have evolved as the city's social needs have done and we respond to these needs with care and compassion while advocating for a reality where there are: enough suitable homes, enough money for nutritious food and easily accessible health care for all. Since our doors opened more than 100 years ago, this has been our 'why'. Today we operate across 10 sites in Tāmaki Makaurau. We offer support for however long and in whatever way needed - for some people that's simply accessing one of our many services, for others that's a complex journey with our full support.Over the past 12 months the Mission has provided 200 people with permanent homes, conducted over 20,000 consultations at the Calder Health Centre in HomeGround, cared for 474 people in our residential social detox facility in HomeGround, distributed over 50,000 food parcels to families and individuals, and served over 75,000 warm meals in our community dining room, Haeata. Last year we were proud to win the Nga Āhuatanga o Te Tiriti Tohu (Award), and the Supreme Award at the 2023 Diversity Awards. These awards recognise our mahi to create a workplace which empowers Māori, and where Māori solutions can be developed and offered to the people who we support.If you are interested in this role please apply with your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and Auckland City Mission.

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