Peer Support Worker

Peer Support

Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)service 

25 hours a week  

Service delivery covering addiction sector 

For over 40 years, Odyssey House Christchurch has had a mission to improve the wellbeing of individuals, family and community affected by drug and alcohol addiction, mental health and related issues. 

We require a peer support worker to work as part of the Christchurch Central Service team (CCS) working with alcohol and other drugs. CCS is focused on supporting consumers to obtain access to services that they require. 

The Peer Support team supports clients in the community, including those in Opioid Substitution Treatment (OST).

In this role you will be:

• Involved in the entry point to the addiction sector, and working alongside clients on their recovery journey.

• Answering phone calls and meeting clients who want to self refer for support.

• Providing information around treatment and recovery options

• Supporting groups that occur for clients, family and whanau

We are looking for a person with

• Lived experience with alcohol and/or drug

• Evidence of working stability to manage a busy workload

• Strong communication skills

• Administration and computer skills

• A Level 4 qualification in health or addiction, or willing to work towards this.

• Ability to work 25 hours per week, with the requirement to work one evening a week on a roster. 

Please apply by clicking the Apply button and include a cover letter outlining your addiction recovery

Any questions can be sent to [email protected] and quote the reference number RR26-0011.

Please note, applications will not be processed through the employment email address, this email address is for questions about the role.