Social Worker in Schools Full-time Job

Key points:

- Empower families, transform lives, and create lasting change - Competitive salary aligned with pay equity settlement - Provide early intervention and preventive social work services to vulnerable children and teens - Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace - Access to counseling, support, and wellbeing resources - Opportunities for professional growth and rewards

Job requirements:

- Tertiary level degree in Social Work - Registered with the Social Workers Registration Board - Full, clean NZ driver's license and reliable vehicle - Relevant experience in social work - Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to maintain professional boundaries - Working knowledge of Tikanga Maori - Experience working with children in a school setting is an advantage

Job responsibilities:

- Working in a local school setting with a case load of families - Providing early intervention and preventive social work services - Conducting individual and group work using a strengths-based approach - Building positive relationships with clients, families, and colleagues - Adhering to practice requirements and meeting KPIs

Qualifications:

- Tertiary level degree in Social Work - Registered with the Social Workers Registration Board

Skills:

- Advanced interpersonal skills - Ability to maintain professional boundaries - Working knowledge of Tikanga Maori - Experience working with children in a school setting is an advantage

Benefits:

- Access to counseling, support, and wellbeing resources - Discounts for services and products - Rewards for successful referrals - Formal recognition for years of service - KiwiSaver contribution in addition to base salary - Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave days

How to apply:

Send your resume and cover letter to Recruitment@psn.org.nz. For more information, visit the PSN Careers page.