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Form of workAbout the role: As an AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs) Peer Worker us, you will get to use your experience of AOD recovery journey to support people through breaking down barriers to access for participants, facilitating therapeutic relationships with participants and ensuring they remain engaged in care. This can include harm reduction, prevention, counselling, case management and psychosocial services. The aim of the program is to:
- reduce alcohol and other drug use related harm by delivering participant -centred, high quality and safe case management and care coordination.
- Improve the health, well-being and social outcomes of clients by delivering comprehensive alcohol and other drug support interventions.
Hours and location: The hours are 28 per week, generally working Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays. Your fourth day of work can be either Thursday or Friday. This position operates onsite from the hub based in the Nimbin Neighbourhood and Information Centre and works closely with the neighbourhood centre staff. A pool vehicle is available for outreach work in the community. The role is funded until 30th June 2027.
About you: Selection criteria:
Qualifications and checks
- Certificate IV in AOD or Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or higher tertiary qualifications.
- Current Driver's Licence, A satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Working with Children Check, COVID vaccination and First Aid certificate.
Professional skills and experience
- A personal experience of recovery from AOD use. Please briefly outline the steps you took towards recovery and how you remain active in your recovery.
- An understanding of trauma-informed care, mental health conditions and strategies for suicide prevention.
- Established networks and relationships with a with a range of referral services across the local community.
- Demonstrated proficiency using the Microsoft suite, a variety of databases and video conferencing tools such as Zoom/Teams/Health Direct.
What’s in it for you:
We support our staff with generous work conditions and benefits - whether its ways to make money go further, a great work culture, or opportunities to develop skills. The Buttery’s reward package includes:
- Flexible working solutions to support work-life balance.
- Six weeks paid annual leave (pro rata) is provided to spend more time on holiday.
- Training and career development opportunities.
- Access to external clinical supervision for direct service staff.
- Employee Assistance Program includes access to an online wellbeing platform free to staff and their immediate family.
- Salary sacrifice benefits allow a 6-12% increase in take home pay. Staff receive an ATO-approved incentive and can access 15,899 of tax-free salary to pay a mortgage, rent, loan, credit card or school fees.
- A $2,650 meal and accommodation card.
- The ability to package computer, phone, or novated vehicle lease costs.
Find out more: For a position description, see https://www.buttery.org.au/employment-opportunities
For any other queries, please contact ***********@buttery.org.au
This role will be remunerated at SCHCDS Level 2 $32-35ph with access to salary packaging to potentially increase your take home pay by another 5k.
How to apply: Please email your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria above to ***********@buttery.org.au
In your cover letter, please use each of the selection criteria above as a heading and write a brief paragraph under each one addressing it. Unfortunately, applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.
Applications close: 4th April 2024 We will be processing applications as they arrive and will make offers as soon as a suitable applicant is found.
About us: The Buttery is a not-for-profit charitable organisation established in 1973.Through residential and community-based programs, we specialise in the treatment of alcohol and other drug dependence and mental health conditions. Our programs are evidence-based, best-practice and informed by the latest research into recovery. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we consistently work to improve the lives of the people we support. We operate from Tweed Heads to Port Macquarie across Bundjalung, Githabul, Gumbaynggirr, Yaegl, Dunghutti and Birpai lands.
The Buttery recognises the benefits that diversity and inclusion bring, and encourages people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and CALD and LGBTIQA+ community members are encouraged to apply. We are proud to have active RAP and Rainbow groups.
