Lived Experience Mentor (Peer worker)
Job No:
KRL8
Location:
Wagga, NSW
- Competitive salary ranging from $66 955 - $76,200 per annum (FTE) plus superannuation
- Maximise your earning potential with salary packaging options
- Make a difference in the lives of adults and families impacted by alcohol and other drugs
About the Organisation
Karralika Programs Inc has been supporting communities throughout the ACT and NSW for 45 years, providing quality support and intervention services for families and individuals impacted by alcohol and other drugs.
We employ a multidimensional approach to recovery, supporting our clients to learn about themselves behaviorally, cognitively, and emotionally to achieve and sustain positive outcomes for life.
We are expanding our services and programs in the NSW region. We have a rewarding opportunity available for a Lived Experience Mentor (Peer worker) to join our Wagga team in delivering day programs and supporting individual care.
We have a full time position in Wagga working with 12-24 year olds available Position Description for Lived Experience Mentor in Wagga
A Rewarding Role - In More Ways Than One
In addition to a competitive salary ranging from $66 955 - $76,200 per annum (FTE) plus superannuation, the successful candidate will enjoy the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable adults and their families.
The role also comes with a host of additional generous benefits, including:
- Salary packaging opportunities to maximise your earning potential (separate meals and entertainment packaging is also available)
- Professional development opportunities available for candidates looking to upskill
- Clinical Supervision and Employee Assistance Program provided
How You’ll Make a Difference
Karralika Programs has a full time available for Lived Experience Mentor (Peer worker) to join our Regional NSW team in Wagga to provide support to the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Day Program participants and the team. The Day program provides an evidence-based early recovery and relapse prevention group program.
For a more thorough list of responsibilities and core duties, please visit our website: karralika.org.au and view our Work With Us page.
What You’ll Bring to the Team
You will have treatment experience for Alcohol and Other Drugs, be more than 12 months in recovery and hold/be eligible for a Working with Children Check (NSW).
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Current National Police Check
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Current Working with Children Check (NSW)
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Current unrestricted Driver’s Licence
You will be joining a supportive team, in a values-based organisation, who sees the potential in every individual.
If you are looking for a role to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable people impacted by alcohol and other drugs? Apply now!