Peer Worker: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program (DAPT) Port Macquarie 

Enjoy six weeks paid annual leave pro rata with generous NFP salary packaging options | Flexible leave arrangements | Mobile phone + laptop | Autonomous working environment with team support | External Clinical Supervision | |Employee Assistance Program 

About the role: As a Peer Worker with us, your role will involve providing trauma-informed and person-centred care to our participants. We offer support and connection and someone to talk to. Peer Workers use the experience of their AOD recovery journey to support people through breaking down barriers to access for participants, facilitating therapeutic relationships and supporting understanding of mental health, alcohol and other drugs and suicide prevention. Participants will be offered follow-up support and information or a connection with psychological, psychosocial and other community supports relevant to their needs. 

DATP aim to:

• achieve improved health and social outcomes for individuals, families, and communities at risk of, or currently affected by, problematic alcohol and other drug use. 
• support people at all stages from early intervention to relapse prevention. This stepped care model is available to people aged 12 years or older with or without mental health conditions. 

Hours and location: The role is based in Port Macquarie and operates primarily onsite from a hub. A vehicle is available from a central location for work in the community. The role requires availability to work on some public holidays on a rostered basis. The hours are 35 per week until 31st December 2024. We are open to reduced hours if candidates wish to job share.

About you: Selection criteria:

Qualifications and checks

1. Certificate IV in AOD or Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or higher tertiary qualifications.
2. Current Driver’s Licence, a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Working with Children Check, COVID vaccination and First Aid certificate.

Professional skills and experience

1. A personal experience of recovery from AOD with the capacity to outline the steps you took towards recovery and how you remain active in your recovery.
2. An understanding of trauma-informed care, mental health conditions and strategies for suicide prevention. 
3. Established networks and relationships with a with a range of referral services across the local community.
4. Demonstrated proficiency using the Microsoft suite, a variety of databases and video conferencing tools such as Zoom/Teams.

What’s in it for you: 

The Buttery supports its staff with generous work conditions and benefits – whether its ways to make money go further, a great work culture, recognition of First Nations Peoples, or opportunities to develop skills. The Buttery’s reward package includes: 

• Flexible working solutions to support work-life balance. We offer the potential to scale your hours up or down over time. 
• Six weeks paid annual leave (pro rata) is provided to spend more time on holiday. 
• Training and development opportunities. 
• Access to external clinical supervision for direct service staff. 
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program includes access to an online wellbeing platform and financial and legal advice, free to staff and their immediate family. 
• Salary sacrifice benefits allow a 6-12% increase in take home pay. Staff receive an ATO-approved incentive and can access 15,899 of tax-free salary to pay a mortgage, rent, loan, credit card or school fees. 
• A $2,650 meal and accommodation card. 
• The ability to package computer, phone, or novated vehicle lease costs. 

Find out more: For a position description, see https://www.buttery.org.au/employment-opportunities

For any other queries, please contact [email protected]

This role is remunerated with a rate of $33.22 ph (SCHCDS Level 2) plus super, with access to salary packaging to potentially increase your take home pay by another 5k).  

How to apply: Please email your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria above to [email protected]

In your cover letter, please use each of the 6 selection criteria above as a heading and write a brief paragraph under each one addressing it. Unfortunately, applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered. 

Applications close: We will be processing applications as they arrive and will make offers as soon as a suitable applicant is found.

About us: The Buttery is a not-for-profit charitable organisation established in 1973.Through residential and community-based programs, we specialise in the treatment of alcohol and other drug misuse and mental health concerns. Our programs are evidence-based, best-practice and informed by the latest research into addiction treatment. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support. 

The Buttery recognises the benefits that diversity and inclusion bring, and encourages people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and CALD and LGBTIQA+ community members are encouraged to apply.