Lived Experience Worker

2 weeks ago

New Town, Australia The Salvation Army Full time

Number of Positions Available:

6

- Start your career with The Salvation Army today

- We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

- ABOUT US

- The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
- Why this role matters
- The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest providers of alcohol and other drug services. We offer a range of services including Harm Reduction and Primary Health Services as well as a range of treatment types (including residential treatment centres, community-based support programs, counselling and withdrawal management services). We work to a modern, evidence based and holistic Model of Care which can be viewed here:

- 1._AOD_Model_Of_Care_2021.pdf (salvationarmy.org.au)

About the role
We are seeking a values-driven Lived Experience Peer Worker who will work within The Salvation Army Alcohol and Drug program team to provide appropriate and effective support to program participants. Workers will be required to co-facilitate groups, provide direction and support to clients from a lived/living experience perspective.
You will successfully
- Provide a lived/living experience perspective when co-facilitating groups and client activities
- Provide support to clients through the induction process and welcome new clients into the programs
- Identify referral opportunities and assist clients in accessing appropriate support
- Transport and support clients to engage in community and recovery-based activities
- Demonstrate and uphold appropriate boundaries with clients and staff
- Use lived/living experience to help clients with relapse prevention, goal setting and provide hope for recovery
- Show sensitivity and respect to all participants and staff including those of diverse faiths, cultures, beliefs, sexual orientations and genders
- Use lived/living experience to help guide program development
- Assist in developing and facilitating experiences for clients to engage in self-care, personal development and community engagement as part of a holistic recovery
- Model engagement in treatment and encourage clients to engage in treatment
- Engage in regular supervision with a trained supervisor to develop practice and discuss any challenges or concerns
- Document all data, client interactions and information according to policy and procedures

You will have
- Lived experience of addiction and recovery
- A clear understanding of the peer role and the differences between the work of clinicians and peers
- Knowledge of the alcohol and other drug sector in Tasmania. Knowledge of the issues and challenges clients experience and clear understanding of harm minimisation approaches
- Understand and ability to demonstrate trauma informed practice
- We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._

What we offer
- Flexible working conditions
- (Maybe eligible to) NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
- Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
- Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
- Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
- Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution- The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
- We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
- We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. _
- Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_

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