Part time, 22.8 hours per fortnight located in Kalgoorlie. Competitive Salary $38.65 p/hr super $2.78 p/hr regional allowance Salary packaging benefits (find out more via the AccessPay website on what this means) Discounts with a major health insurance provider. We offer employees and their family members access to a confidential, and professional counselling service. Other benefits Knowing you are making a real difference in your community and being part of a team that celebrates your successes and supports you during challenges. Ongoing training and support to develop your skills and progress your career in community services. About the Role: Ngunytju Tjitji Pirni, in partnership with Hope Community Services are looking for a passionate person with a lived experience of recovery from alcohol and/or drug misuse or addiction, to offer Peer Support to people accessing the Goldfields Community Alcohol and Drug Service. Peer Workers are valued members of our Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS) teams where they help us to connect with the local community and deliver services. The Peer Worker’s responsibilities include: Acting as a first point of contact for clients Working alongside the participants and the counsellor/educator to identify goals that are important to the participant. Supporting participants to connect in the community Facilitating support groups Keeping records of service delivery using our online client management system As a Peer Worker you will also be supported to advocate for consumer rights and provide feedback to the Primary Health Networks regarding barriers to services. About you: The successful applicant will be someone with a personal experience of recovery from addiction and who has been living free from problematic drug and alcohol use for a significant period. To be successful in this application you must also possess the ability to reflect on your recovery journey and identify the strategies you’ve used and the changes you’ve made. * We will not be able to consider your application without your personal lived personal experience relevant to the role being addressed in your cover letter or alternatively, please submit a cover letter requesting a call back for a confidential discussion with our Peer Support Lead. In this role you must be willing to promote, participate in, and contribute to a supportive team environment. You will also work collaboratively with community members and a range of health professionals, including specialists, GPs, nurses, and allied health professionals. You will need some IT skills to maintain records. Good communication skills are essential for this role and an understanding of the local health system, including referral pathways is desirable. You must have a solid understanding of personal and professional boundaries and be able to apply them in practice Appointments will be subject to Australian residency/visa, satisfactory National Police check (within 3 months), Working with Children card, current C or A class driver's license, First Aid Certificate, and suitable referees.
