Advanced Peer Worker
2 weeks ago
Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be a person with lived experience of substance use dependence, service use and recovery (identifies as a client of an alcohol and other drug service).
About the role
The Advanced Peer Worker (AOD) will utilise their lived experience of substance use dependence to provide recovery-oriented peer support, education, and information for clients and/or significant others, as well as increase client participation in the planning, delivery and evaluation of services provided by Metro North Mental Health - Alcohol and Drug Service (MNMH-ADS).
About you
- Respect - demonstrates interpersonal savvy, manages conflict appropriately, communicates effectively and balances the needs of all stakeholders with utmost respect to all people at all times
- Teamwork - collaborates effectively, develops own talent through ongoing professional development, values differences and recognises importance of teamwork in health service delivery
- Compassion - is completely consumer focussed, demonstrates self-awareness and the effects of behaviour on others, deals with or manages ambiguity and complexity, demonstrates resilience in the delivery of consumer services
- High Performance - cultivates innovation, is action oriented, drives results and supports Metro North's vision and purpose to exceed expectations of our consumers and stakeholders
- Integrity - demonstrates sound decision quality, ensures accountability, demonstrates courage in the face of adversity and works effectively / manages complexity to ensure work output and decisions are ethical and invariably of a high standard
Within the context of the responsibilities described above under Key Accountabilities, the ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated knowledge of harm reduction principles and strength-based approach in working with clients who have substance use dependence
- Demonstrated well developed communication skills and ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated ability to maintain professional boundaries
- Demonstrated skills in computer literacy
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for the client and/or significant other perspective to identify service improvement
- Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver wellbeing education programs and groups to MNMH-ADS clients
- Demonstrated ability to share lived experience of substance use dependence recovery to assist clients and staff within the role.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
**Job ad reference number**: MH524910Close date: Friday, 16th February 2024
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