Senior Peer Support Leader – Bi-Cultural Recovery

QJumpers Recruitment Services; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 67,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range 66,678–75,233 NZD per año

Location allowance 2000 NZD per annum

22 days annual leave

5 days paid study leave

Career development opportunities

Dynamic supportive team

Job summary

Odyssey is seeking a Senior Peer Support Specialist to join our bi-cultural Alcohol and Drug Treatment service in Auckland. The role provides peer leadership and specialist peer support to tāngata whai ora and collaborates with the DTP team to deliver a therapeutic community-based programme for up to 60 men.

The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of peer-based experience, lived experience, relevant qualifications (AOD diploma or social work degree), knowledge of AOD treatment and Te

Qualifications

• At least 2 year’s relevant work experience, including prior experience in a peer-based role.
• Lived experience of alcohol or drug use and/or mental health challenges.
• A relevant qualification e.g. Diploma in AOD, bachelor’s in social work OR at least 2 years equivalent work experience and relevant training e.g. intentional peer support training.
• Knowledge/awareness of AOD treatment and recovery principles, including Māori care models e.g. Te Whare Tapa Wha, Te Wheke.
• Knowledge of peer community resources and support networks.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application to this role.
• Excellent computer skills, particularly email, data entry and word processing.
• A full Current New Zealand Drivers Licence

Responsibilities

• Provide peer leadership and specialist peer support to tāngata whai ora.
• Work collaboratively with DTP team members to deliver a bi-cultural programme.
• Deliver treatment in a therapeutic community-based environment for up to 60 men.

Skills

Lived experience

Peer-based role

IT skills

Driver's license

Te Tiriti knowledge

AOD knowledge

Education

Diploma in AOD

Bachelor’s in Social Work

2 years equivalent experience/training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Odyssey is seeking a Senior Peer Support Specialist to join our bi-cultural Alcohol and Drug Treatment service in Auckland. The role provides peer leadership and specialist peer support to tāngata whai ora and collaborates with the DTP team to deliver a therapeutic community-based programme for up to 60 men.

The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of peer-based experience, lived experience, relevant qualifications (AOD diploma or social work degree), knowledge of AOD treatment and Te