Peer Support Specialist

Pathways Health Ltd; Ōtara-Papatoetoe; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Increased Kiwisaver contributions

Smoke-free environment

Job summary

Pathways Health Ltd in Papatoetoe, Auckland, is seeking a permanent full-time Peer Support role. You will work Friday–Monday, 3pm–11:30pm, reporting to the Team Coach Peer as part of a peer-led Auckland team that supports up to 12 tāngata whai ora as an alternative to hospital admission.

Bring your lived or living experience and peer training to support recovery, uphold peer values, and help guests navigate wellbeing during respite stays. Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Intentionally drawing on your Lived or Living Experience to support others on their recovery journey.
• Using your Peer training and upholding Peer competencies/values.
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting acute tāngata whai ora who are staying at Tupu Ake as an alternative to being in hospital on the awake night shift.
• Supporting all aspects of tāngata whai ora's recovery during their stay at respite.

Skills

Lived Experience

Peer Training

Team Collaboration

Education

Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

Job description

• Permanent, full-time + Friday - Monday + PM shift
• Based in Papatoetoe + Increased Kiwisaver contributions and more!
• Use your lived experience to support guests on their journey to well-being

Bring your lived experience with mental health and/or addiction toinspire our Tāngata Whaiora in their recovery journey.

Pathways | Mōmātou

As a leadingmental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we empower individuals to livefull lives in their communities. At Pathways we truly value Lived and LivingExperience.

The practiceof Peer Support brings a unique approach to wellbeing grounded in the corevalues of Mutuality, Experiential Knowledge, Self-determination, Participation,Equity, Hope and Wellbeing.

Ourcommitment to personalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes'wairua (spirit).

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

You will be reporting to the Team Coach and joining our PathwaysAuckland peer-led support team, this is a service that is an alternative tohospital admission and can house up to 12 tāngata whai ora, working in a teamof Peer Support Specialists – all with a common purpose to support peoplenavigating experiences with mental distress and/or addiction.

This is a permanent full-time role. You will be working Friday – Monday,3pm – 11:30pm, Based in Papatoetoe, Auckland.

• Intentionally drawing on your Lived or Living Experience to support others on their recovery journey
• Using your Peer training and upholding Peer competencies/values
• Supporting acute tāngata whai ora who are staying at Tupu Ake as an alternative to being in hospital on the awake night shift
• Supporting all aspects of tāngata whai ora's recovery during their stay at respite

You | Mōu:

We would love to hear from Peers who are at a place on their wellbeing journey where they are ready to support others on their journeys.

You’ll also have:

• Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or intention to commence training within three months
• Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Closing Date: Friday, 16th October.

Please note, this role may close early if asuitablecandidateis found.

Contact:

Joe Bishop, TeamCoach Peer on [e-mail] if you have any questions

For further information, visit our websitewww.pathways.co.nz

Pathways is committed tohealthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encouragepeople withlived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.