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AOD Peer Support Worker

JuniorMid levelPart-timeOfficeCoburg North VIC 3058, AustraliaPosted 1 week agoVerified 1 week ago
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About the job

As an AOD Peer Support Worker, you will have the incredible opportunity to support and empower individuals using AOD services across Inner North and Northwest Victoria. Your lived experience will enhance engagement, wellbeing, and recovery for service users, making a meaningful impact in their lives. The team values collaboration and a compassionate approach, creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

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You'll be responsible for

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Supporting AOD service users

Providing assistance to service users awaiting treatment or engaged with the STAR program.
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Promoting recovery-oriented practice

Encouraging practices that enhance engagement and wellbeing through strengths-based peer support.
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Improving access to services

Helping participants navigate health and social systems to connect with community resources.

Key criteria

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Certificate IV in Community Services

Possession of relevant qualification or willingness to complete.

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Lived experience of AOD issues

Demonstrated personal experience with AOD-related harms.

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Understanding of AOD service framework

Proven knowledge of Victorian AOD service delivery.

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5 criteria for this job
Certificate IV in Community Services
Possession of relevant qualification or willingness to complete.

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Lived experience of AOD issues
Demonstrated personal experience with AOD-related harms.

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Understanding of AOD service framework
Proven knowledge of Victorian AOD service delivery.

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Peer support experience
1–2 years in an AOD peer support capacity.

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Victorian Driver’s Licence
Current licence required for safe transport duties.

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