Aod Peer Worker

**Suitably rewarded with an 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 to positively impact more lives. For this to occur, we need your support

**A bit about the role**

We are looking for casual AOD Peer Workers to join our team at Maryknoll Therapeutic Community

Directly accountable to the Maryknoll Team Leader, the Peer Worker works with residents of the Therapeutic Community by sharing their lived experience of treatment and recovery from substance use.

This is a great opportunity to draw on your lived experience and make a difference for others.

**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, please download the position description.

**The program**

The Maryknoll Therapeutic Community is a residential rehabilitation program for residents to recover and heal from their AOD dependence by exploring their own life experiences and learning from the experience and insights of others. In education, therapy, and work groups which form the basis of the daily routine everyone has an opportunity to explore new ways of experiencing life. The program is all about change and growth in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. Located 75kms east of Melbourne, on a 40-acre property, residents live in self-contained houses in a campus style setting.

**What's on offer**
- Competitive salary, plus salary packaging to increase your take home income
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Join a fun, passionate, supportive, and inclusive team of people - who will support you at every turn
- Enjoy onsite parking, and 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

Please be advised that Windana adheres to Government mandates in relation to COVID-19.

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