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.
