Peer Support Specialist

Odyssey; Hamilton; Remoto; NZD 61.000 - 69.000; Tempo pieno

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Salary NZD 61,339–68,619 per annum

22 days annual leave

5 days study leave

Descrizione del lavoro

Odyssey in Hamilton is seeking two fulltime Peer Support Specialists to join a new community café-based service. You will work 40 hours a week from Tuesday to Saturday, 7:30am–4pm, creating a welcoming space where people with mental health or addiction challenges can drop in for coffee, connection, and support or referrals.

Ideally you have lived experience, a recovery story, and training in peer support; experience in social services helps, and knowledge of Māori tikanga or Pacific cultures is

Competenze

• Personal lived experience with recovery from mental health or addictions challenges.
• 1+ years of relevant work experience in a peer role.
• Completed specialist or intentional peer support training.
• Experience in the social services, addictions and/or mental health sectors.
• Interest in and/or knowledge of Māori tikanga and Pacific cultures.

Mansioni

• Support people with mental health or addictions to achieve their goals.
• Help create a friendly, safe drop-in space within the cafe.
• Rostered shifts in the cafe to serve customers under supervision.
• Refer clients to other services for ongoing care as appropriate.

Conoscenze

Lived experience

Peer support experience

Peer training

Social services/mental health

Māori tikanga & Pacific cultures

Hospitality/barista useful

Descrizione del lavoro

Do you have lived experience of mental health or addictions challenges and strong people skills?

Are you keen to help others by walking alongside and supporting them to achieve their goals?

Are you seeking further development opportunities within a supportive environment?

Then we have your ideal job! Odyssey is setting up a new peer-led service that will operate within in community café in central Hamilton.

We are seeking to recruit two fulltime Peer Support Specialists, working 40 hours per week, Tuesdays to Saturdays, 730am to 4pm. You will be helping to create a friendly, safe space where people with mental health or addiction-related distress can drop in for coffee, connection, and receive support or be referred to other services for ongoing care as appropriate. As the café will is open to the general public, you will also work several rostered shifts in the café each week serving customers under the guidance of a Café Manager.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Personal lived experience, a story of recovery from mental health or addictions challenges and the ability to be a positive role model to others
• 1+ years’ relevant work experience, including prior experience in a peer role
• Completed specialist or intentional peer support training
• Experience of working in the social services, addictions and/or mental health sectors
• An interest in and/or knowledge of Māori tikanga and the customs and cultures of Pacific peoples
• Hospitality/barista experience would be useful

In return we offer:

• A competitive salary from $61,339 to $68,619 per annum, depending on the qualifications and experience
• 22 days annual leave and 5 days study leave per annum
• Skills and professional development opportunities
• A varied role and supportive team environment

More about us:

Odyssey has supported thousands of New Zealanders whose lives are affected by alcohol, drug or other addiction challenges. We wholeheartedly believe that everyone living in New Zealand should have the opportunity to live life to the fullest, to feel hopeful about their future and to have meaningful relationships with friends and whānau.

For all enquiries, please contact Michelle in the People and Capabilities team on 021 578262.

Police and Oranga Tamariki clearance checks are required for this role.

Odyssey is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free organisation. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We particularly encourage applications from Māori and Pacific peoples.