Peer Support Worker
Core
Provide person-centred, recovery-oriented support to individuals with alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues using lived experience to guide and inspire others.
Role type
Peer Support Worker (Social Outreach)
Builds
Flexible, individualised support programs and services for AOD recovery
Domain
Healthcare / Social Services / Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) support
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Lived experience with AOD issues, person-centred care, program participation, goal setting, safety monitoring, service improvement collaboration
Preferred skills
Certificate IV in Community Services, AOD, or Mental Health
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Participate in programs to increase individual skills and access to community services; Provide high-level support ensuring respect, dignity, and rights; Assist in achieving individual, team, and service goals; Collaborate with clinical staff and managers to improve service standards; Maintain health, wellbeing, and safety of clients and staff; Support identified needs based on life circumstances
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on support role