AOD Peer Support Specialist

AOD Peer Support Specialist / Facilitator NEEDED

COMPETITIVE PAY RATES OFFERED

Are you up for a challenge? Wanting to make a 'real' difference?

About Us

Te Hā Oranga is a Maori Health Provider that delivers a diverse range of Primary Health Care services.  Our Organisation is committed to Kaupapa Maori Tikanga and Principals.

We are a person-centred organisation who truly cares about our staff and the whānau we work with. We are offering competitive pay rates and professional development opportunities.

We are looking for an experienced Peer Support Specialist who are looking for a career opportunity that is challenging and exciting.

About the role

This role will involve working within our AOD programmes providing facilitation and one on one support to tane who are currently incarcerated in Northland Prison.

Our Peer Support Specialist will provide group and individualised support and engagement for the tane, drawing on lived experience that models hope for recovery and encouraging self-awareness and tools that work for whānau.

We are looking for people who

• align with our values and are passionate about our kaupapa
• genuinely embrace our commitment to Māori and Pasifika
• have an commitment to respecting the rights and supporting those who struggle with addiction and/or mental health issues

To be considered for this role it is essential you -

• are able to be cleared to work in the prison
• have a qualification in Hauora – minimum Level 4 – or working towards
• be able to become a registered peer support worker, preferably with DPAANZ
• be eligible to work in New Zealand
• have proven mental health or addictions experience and skills in whānau centred  approaches
• have facilitation experience and skills
• are able to demonstrate knowledge and ability to undertake and manage a case load as an effective keyworker

and preferably you -

• understand and effectively use Māori health models (e.g. Te Whare Tapa Wha) in treatment and engagement
• have experience in working with people with addiction issues and/or have some addiction-specific training
• display excellent cultural competency and specific knowledge of models and frameworks specific to Māori and Pasifika participants
• have lived experience that you are able to draw on

Please apply via Seek.