AOD Night Support Worker - Kaimahi Pō Tiaki Tangata
AOD Night Support Worker
30 hours per week: 3 X 10 shifts 2130 – 0715 (rotating roster)
About the role
The AOD Professional is responsible for supporting the organisational and service change management, including reviewing the current model of care; reviewing best practice and evidence-based service provision; redesigning and implementing any changes required to ensure service is fit-for-purpose. Aspects of the new design will include healing; transformation and trauma informed care as well as enabling integration across all services in the Mission.
We value learning and growth. You will be supported on your unique journey through mentoring and on the job development as part of the wider Mission community committed to meaningful, values-led work.
This role is a great starting point where you can learn on the job and work towards a longer-term career at Auckland City Mission.
What you will be doing
- Provide intake and withdrawal assessments for individual clients, prepare mental health and risk assessment as needed.
- Maintain individual case notes and ensure they are entered into the system by the end of each shift.
- Support clients who have been referred from community alcohol and drug services and liaising with specialist nurses.
- Support detox clients many of whom have co-existing issues which can result in problems including aggressive behaviour and deep depression / suicidal thoughts.
- Provide advocacy supporting client to attend appointments. (E.g., Court, Work and Income, applying for emergency housing.
What we are looking for
- Post Graduate qualifications and/or experience / qualification in Management or team leadership DAAPANZ Registered Practitioner.
- Capacity to demonstrate through actions commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Mission’s values of Manaakitanga, Atawhai, Rangapū and Mana Tika, Mana Ōrite.
- Empathy and understanding of issues of trauma, mental health, addiction, poverty and homelessness.
- Excellent team building, collaboration and partnering skills, with aptitude for getting things done through both formal and informal channels.
- Full clean driver’s licence.
We recognize that skills, experience and knowledge can be gained in a number of ways. This may include paid or voluntary work, experience undertaken through your church, marae, iwi or whānau responsibilities, or other community roles.
What we offer
- Opportunities to strengthen cultural connection through weekly Kapa Haka, waiata, and monthly romiromi.
- Access to EAP & external supervision.
- “Mission Leave” provides an opportunity to focus on wellbeing along with annual and sick leave.
- Tangihanga leave.
- Access to sick leave from your 1st day of employment.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Staff discounts at Auckland City Mission Op Shops and Pharmacy.
- Access to low cost, fresh produce through the Mission Grocer.
- Convenient access to public transport and discounted parking options.
- Opportunities for career progression within the Mission.
About the Organisation
Auckland City Mission – Te Tāpui Atawhai works alongside people in Tāmaki Makaurau facing poverty, homelessness, hunger, and isolation.
With over 100 years of service, we deliver integrated support across housing, food, health and recovery, supporting tens of thousands of Aucklanders every year. Our work is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and guided by our values; Manaakitanga, Rangapū, Atawhai, and Manatika/Mana Ōrite.
We believe in people, collective responsibility, and hope - and invite those who share our values to join us.
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