Aod Peer Worker

Number of Positions Available:

1
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About the role

We are seeking a dedicated AOD Peer Worker You will provide effective support of program participants by co-facilitating residential program groups and provide support to clients accessing The Eastern Bridge Program.

Responsibilities include
- Provide a lived/living experience perspective when co-facilitating residential program groups/activities
- Provide support to clients during the admission process
- One-on-one work with clients in conjunction with their AOD Practitioner
- Act as a mentor to clients by sharing common experiences
- Provide support to the AOD Specialist team where necessary whilst maintaining the scope of the Peer role

This is a fixed-term part-time position, contracted for 12 months, 15 hours per week, based in The Basin, VIC. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 2 Award.

What you will have
- Experience supporting people struggling with substance use, including previous volunteer work
- Experience in or willingness to learn skills in co-facilitation of groups
- Evidence of completion of Peer Training through SHARC
- Evidence of completion of AOD Skill Set or willingness to enrol
- Knowledge of AOD sector, knowledge of the issues and challenges clients experience and a clear understanding of harm minimization approaches
- Lived or living experience of addiction and accessing treatment services. An understanding of what contributes to recovery from a lived experience perspective
- Knowledge around trauma informed practice
- Clear understanding of peer role and differences between work of clinicians and of Peers
- A Valid Driver’s Licence _(desirable)_

Benefits working at The Salvation Army
- We offer our eligible employees NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- 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 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 value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_