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Peer Support Worker
3 months ago
Job no: 516330
Work type:
Maximum Term Full Time
Location:
Hobart
Categories:
Alcohol and Drugs
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Leading Community Services Organisation:
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Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration:
Full Time or Part Time (0.
8FTE), Maximum Term (until 30 June 2025):
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Be part of an exciting new AOD program being established in Tasmania
About the opportunity:
The Peer Support Worker offers lived experience peer support to Uniting AOD clients who are seeking to address their problematic substance use within the Catalyst program.
The purpose of this position is to support Uniting clients in achieving seamless and AOD integrated treatment pathways by mentoring, offering support and a lived experience perspective of treatment services.
The role will work closely with program clinicians by providing practical assistance and support to help clients achieve their longer-term recovery goals.
The lived experience aspect of the peer support worker will be vital to building trust and rapport with clients, supporting them with their treatment goals.
What's on offer:
Join an organisation where we don't just provide a service.
We use our connections, our size, our scale, and our knowledge to push into places where we feel like we should be doing more.
In addition to a salary and superannuation, you'll also receive
17.5% leave loading and access to the
full $15,900 salary packaging benefits. There is also an option for additional
purchased leave to increase your annual leave entitlements.
About you:
- A relevant qualification in a health and/or welfare related discipline or equivalent experience is desirable, but not essential
- A lived experience of substance use and accessing public AOD services
- Demonstrated ability in effectively working with clients and families experiencing problematic alcohol and other drugs use in a respectful, compassionate, and positive manner
- Experience working in a similar role (or an AOD/MH support worker role) is desirable but not essential
- Demonstrate ability to relate effectively and establish rapport with people
How to apply:
About Uniting:
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community.We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.
Advertised: 09 Feb 2024 Tasmania Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Mar 2024 Tasmania Daylight Time
