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Peer Support Worker

  • Posted Today
  • On Site
  • Part Time
Location

Christchurch

Job Description

Please Quote Reference Number 11673

  • Do you want to make a difference in people's lives?
  • Do you have personal lived experience of Addiction
  • 20 hours per week


For over 35 years, Odyssey House Trust Christchurch has been working with clients affected by drug and alcohol addiction, mental health and related issues. We focus on the wellbeing of individuals, family and community.

We are looking for a Peer Support worker with lived experience of alcohol or other drug addiction to work with clients in the community. You will work within a supportive team to co-facilitate groups and meet with clients individually using your lived experience to support them through treatment.

The preferred applicant will:

  • Have a Level 4 Mental Health and Addictions qualification (or be willing to work towards this)
  • Lived experience of addiction and treatment
  • Communicate effectively with groups and individuals
  • Be living in recovery for at least 2 years
  • Work flexibly throughout the week in normal business hours and an evening as rostered


If this sounds like you, please send us your CV or find out more about us at www.Odysseychch.org.nz. If you have questions, or want to apply contact us on employment@odysseychch.org.nz.

We will process applications as they are received.

Please Quote Reference Number 11673

Desired Soft Skills

  • Peer Facilitation
  • Addiction Recovery Knowledge
  • Group Work
  • Individual Support
  • Mental Health Training
  • Empathy
  • Communication
  • Lived Experience
  • Flexibility
  • Active Listening

Benefits and Perks

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    Free Parking
  • ⏰
    Flexible Work
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