Peer navigator/lived experience AOD position 20 hours.

Speed Freaks are launching in Wellington - we have two part time positions 20 hours per week.

applications received by email only to; [email protected]. CV covering letter and 60 sec short film 'why speed freaks' (have fun with this.)

• Passionate running, movement and recovery?
• Understand the impact of running/walking on health and wellbeing?
• Bring your lived experience of addiction to support others.
• Dust off your trainers - we would love to meet you.

Speed Freaks Charitable Trust was established in 2021 supporting recovery from addiction and mental distress through the vehicle of running and walking.

Our programme is delivered by local volunteer coaches supported by peers and staff, in residential, day and community settings.

The Speed Freaks kaupapa grows health and well-being, community connection, inclusion, participation and paying it forward.

An exciting opportunity that weaves pro social relationships across a diverse population. Come and join the #speedfreaksmagic.

www.speedfreaks.org.nz

Peer Navigator / group support.

The peer roles are key to our pilot. Your lived experience of addiction recovery and the power of movement will inspire others to attend our groups and support volunteer coaches as we launch in central Wellington.

Working with a second Peer Navigator led by a Programme Coordinator, and North Island Development Manager you will grow our groups and community linking with parkrun and events as we establish.

The development of the Speed Freaks Charity is driven by our participants, coaches and community, as a young charity this requires a flexible and considered approach to issues and opportunities as they arise.

You will need;

• Passion, positivity and a solution focused approach.
• Preferably Level 4 National Certificate of Health & Wellbeing or higher qualification.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to balance multiple responsibilities and prioritise tasks effectively
• Confident use of IT  for documentation, reporting and communication. Including smart phone apps.
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth.
• Excellent boundaries.
• Hold a full NZ Drivers License
• Access to vehicle & ability to use for work travel.
• 20 hours. Hours to be negotiated. Rosta for evening run session and parkrun support.

Ability to run 5 km at conversational pace ( slow ) is required.

Duties will include;

• Establish rapport with  tangata whai ora, whanau, and local networks.
• Provide additional support to weekly run/ walking groups in all settings.
• Provide encouragement and support participants to achieve their goals.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings, local and national, bring creative responses to hurdles and work together in support of our kaupapa.
• Working alongside Programme Cooordinator in delivery of presentations, information stands and growing an understanding of Speed Freaks impact and outcomes.
• Ensure all records are maintained to a high standard and policy and procedures are adhered to.

Application by CV, covering letter and 60 second short film on 'why the speed freaks' to [email protected]

Closing date Wednesday 2nd September

Interviews to be held week of the with a starting date in the new year.

www.speedfreaks.org.nz

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