Reintegration Peer Support Worker (20 Hours per Week)- Out of Gate - Invercargill

Reintegration Peer Support Worker (20 Hours per Week)- Out of Gate - Invercargill Location: Invercargill The Salvation Army Reintegration Service exists to provide safe, integrated, high-quality treatment and support services to people whose lives have been affected by past offending history, alcohol or substance use. Our services are evidenced-based best-practice and are known for being people-centred, caring, transformative and responsive. About the Role: To successfully apply for this role, you must have personal lived experience of past offending, addiction and recovery. You will join a passionate and caring team that supports people accessing our Services, helping others reduce offending and substance use harm by improving their life skills, relationships, and daily activities as part of their recovery. Our ideal candidate will have: A passion for helping others through their mental health / addiction journey A non-judgmental attitude Full NZ driver's licence and able to drive a van A moderate ability with use IT systems Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or equivalent (or be prepared to work towards it) Facilitate programmes that assist people towards improved wellbeing Our offer to you: An additional working week of Salvation Army leave awarded annually on 1 July Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing Subsidised flu vaccinations Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross TSA discount card for discounts with various retailers such as Beaurepaires, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7 Hours of work: This is a permanent 20 hours per week role, Monday to Friday (or as required) The starting hourly rate will be $30 - $33 The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity. Applications will be assessed as they arrive and positions may be filled before end of the closing date. The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army. Children’s Worker Classification Statement (per Children’s Act 2014): Applicants with a Schedule 2 conviction must provide an Exemption Certificate for Core Children’s Worker roles or undergo an internal assessment for all other Salvation Army roles. #J-18808-Ljbffr