Vacancies at DCM

We currently have multiple roles open across our organisation.

DCM has a supportive and friendly culture with a reputation for working on some of the biggest issues in Wellington, supporting people to break the cycle of homelessness and find recovery, wholeness and reconnection.

A day in the life of a DCM kaimahi (staff member) is diverse, interesting, energising, and extremely satisfying. If you would like to experience such a day, please have a look at our film clip here.

The roles we have open are as follows:

Kaimahi Poipoia (AOD Counsellor)

We are looking for a qualified and registered AOD counsellor to join the Piki te Ora Pou.

This role plays an important part in addressing addictions to help whānau thrive in all aspects of life. The role, which sits within our Te Awatea Service, involves facilitating a harm reduction programme, providing 1:1 counselling, completing comprehensive assessments and referrals for rehab, and case management with people who are experiencing a moderate to severe addiction. The Te Awatea service is a non-compulsion service – all of those who are supported by the Kaimahi Poipoia are choosing to engage in whatever way they choose to.

This role requires the person to have an AOD qualification, DAPAANZ registration, and proven relevant work experience, ideally with some knowledge around dual diagnosis.

If you are interested in this role please send your up-to-date CV and a cover letter to HR@dcm.org.nz

If you have any questions about this role, please contact HR@dcm.org.nz

Kaimahi Piki Te Ora (Social Worker)

We are looking for a qualified and registered social worker to join the Piki te Ora Pou. This service focuses on building relationships with individuals through assertive outreach and duty/triage/assessment services. You will need to be able to quickly assess needs, strengths, risks, and create individual case plans and provide support to address urgent and immediate needs.

If you are interested in this role please send your up-to-date CV and a cover letter to HR@dcm.org.nz

If you have any questions about this role, please contact HR@dcm.org.nz

Kaimahi Aro Mai Housing First - (Social Worker)

The successful applicant for this role will be a qualified and registered social worker, the role involves working directly with whānau to move them from homelessness into housing, then providing intensive wraparound support and regular home visits to ensure they sustain their tenancy.

Please note that one of these positions is located in Lower Hutt.

If you are interested in either of these roles please send your up-to-date CV and a cover letter to HR@dcm.org.nz

If you have any questions about this role, please contact HR@dcm.org.nz

The job descriptions for these roles can be found here: Kaimahi Aro Mai Housing First Job Description

Kaimahi Noho Pai - (Social Worker)

The successful applicant for this role will be a qualified and registered social worker, the role involves working directly with vulnerably-housed whānau, supporting them to stay housed, and to thrive. Kaimahi Noho Pai work with whānau to address their health concerns, live adequately on their income and manage their debt, and to connect to their whānau and other supports.

If you are interested in this role please send your up-to-date CV and a cover letter to HR@dcm.org.nz

If you have any questions about this role, please contact HR@dcm.org.nz

The job description for this role can be found here: Kaimahi Noho Pai Job Description