Aod Peer Worker

**Suitably rewarded with attractive Salary Packaging options**:

- ** Making a positive difference to the lives of the clients we care for**

**Welcome to Windana Drug and Alcohol Recovery, where our mission is to help people rebuild their lives.**

For almost 40 years now, Windana has been a leading Victorian-based Drug & Alcohol Treatment organization. Our moto is "Life. Changing." and for nearly 40 years now, we are doing just that; fullstop

Our teams have been assisting people rebuild their lives in a safe, caring environment, wherever they are in their recovery journey, and we now have great opportunities to grow our teams, to grow our reach and positively impact more lives. For this to occur, we need your support

We have an exciting opportunity for a Peer Worker to join our Community Services team located in Geelong on a permanent fulltime basis and will require someone who enjoys working onsite. This is a great opportunity to share your own story and make a difference.

**The Role**

Directly responsible to the Program Coordinator Community Services at Windana, the Peer Worker will collaborate with the multi-disciplinary regional Care Partnership team, inclusive of clinicians from both AOD and mental health sectors.

The goal of the peer worker is to assist the client in navigating the various services offered by the RCP Geelong Otways and work collaboratively with the team to ensure the client receives timely considered support. Through sharing their lived treatment and recovery experience, the peer worker will support clients, encouraging a high level of engagement and participation throughout their time with the Regional Care Partnership.

**You may be the one we are looking for if you have**:

- Lived alcohol and drug experience, with preference to participating in treatment at an accredited Therapeutic Community.
- A minimum of 2 years successfully engaged in work, volunteering or study after graduating from an AOD residential program or other similar treatment service
- High level interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening skills and clear speaking skills, with an ability to tailor communicate style to suit the diversity of residents
- Ability to maintain clear boundaries and engage in self-reflection
- SHARC Peer Training

For a full list of the position responsibilities and the key selection criteria please download the position description.

**The Program**

This role works within the Regional care Partnership (RCP) Geelong Otway's. The consortium partners, Neami, Windana, Drummond Street, and Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative collectively provide primary mental health and AOD services through a collaborative service model.

**What's on offer**
- Competitive salary, plus salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Join a fun, passionate, supportive, and inclusive team of people - who will support you at every turn
- Access to our Employee Assistant Program
- Ability to transfer your long service from another NFP organisation as part of the portable long service leave scheme

**Why Windana do you ask?**

We help our people grow as professionals but also as ‘people'. We believe one's learning journey is ongoing and with a mindset on ‘optimisation' and ‘continuous improvement' we wish to reach our full potential at both an individual level but also as a team. We are constantly looking at improving our ways and we want like-minded people to help us do just that

As a values-based organization, we would love if you are also aligned with our values:

- We are one connected community;
- We are driven by hope;
- We build collaboration through open and honest relationships;
- We pursue learning and growth;
- We are curious and courageous to drive change;
- We are committed to caring without judgement;

Above all, we promote a culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and respected - and we have a great time doing it

When can you start you ask? We are ready when you are...