Aod Peer Worker

The Trustee For The Salvation Army Victoria Property Trust

The Basin, VIC, Australia
Social, community, home care + disability services...
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Lived experience of substance use and recovery
Certificate iv or four aod competencies
Level 2 first aid certificate
** The Salvation Army is seeking a part-time AOD Peer Worker to provide peer support to individuals facing substance use challenges within their Eastern Bridge Program in The Basin, VIC. The role emphasizes the importance of lived experience and collaboration with the AOD team to facilitate recovery-oriented programs and support. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing respectful, strengths-based, and non-judgemental recovery-oriented peer support using purposeful lived-experience disclosure.
  • Candidates will facilitate therapeutic group programs and deliver one-to-one peer support to assist participants in transitioning into aftercare pathways.
  • The organization offers a well-balanced package including salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free, generous parental leave, and ongoing professional development.

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** The Salvation Army is seeking a part-time AOD Peer Worker to provide peer support to individuals facing substance use challenges within their Eastern Bridge Program in The Basin, VIC. The role emphasizes the importance of lived experience and collaboration with the AOD team to facilitate recovery-oriented programs and support. **

Salary

Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award Level 2; Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free + $2,650 meal entertainment benefit

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lived experience of substance use and recovery
  • Certificate IV or four AOD competencies
  • Level 2 First Aid Certificate
  • Current VIC Drivers Licence
  • Working with Children's Check

Nice-to-have

  • Experience engaging people with complex needs
  • Knowledge of relapse-prevention strategies
  • Participation in reflective practice training
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Key Requirements

  • Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs sector work
  • Valid Victorian Driver's Licence
  • Mandatory Working with Children's Check
  • Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate
  • Demonstrated lived experience in substance use recovery

Work Rights

Not specified

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