Who are we?

Sonder is an inclusive, not-for-profit organisation that has been providing better quality health and support services to the South Australian community since 1993. We support thousands of people each year to access services across seven key domains – Mental Health, Aboriginal Health, Alcohol and/or other Drugs, Employment, Community Health, Disability, and Homelessness

What benefits can we offer?

When you work with Sonder, you become part of the Sonder family and that provides you with a number of benefits such as:

• Salary (excluding super) paid above award and reviewed annually
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development allowance provided yearly
• Generous salary packaging options - increase your take home pay by 6-12%
• 17.5% Leave Loading
• Modern and welcoming office spaces
• Christmas Closure Bonus Leave (above annual leave entitlements)
• Training opportunities
• Meal & entertainment allowances
• Paid parental leave, and much more!

Sonder are open to negotiating further benefits with the successful applicant to ensure an excellent working environment for you.

Hours: Part time (0.6FTE)

Contract: Ongoing

Location: Port Adelaide and Elizabeth North

More Information & Position Description via this link: https://bit.ly/44ySIJT

About the Role:
The Pathways to Recovery program aims to support the recovery of people with complex mental health needs by increasing their capacity to recognize, respond and manage potential shifts in both their physical and mental health, maintain wellness through early intervention and enhance their personal experience and outcomes via community based therapeutic intervention, care coordination and peer support.

The Peer Practitioner will draw from a strengths-based, recovery orientated service of care to engage with people, promoting recovery through role modeling and lived experiences. The peer practitioner will validate and promote wellness and recovery through advocacy, health promotion and education to individuals, their families’/carers/ significant others.

The Pathways to Recovery Program will be delivered from 2 Peachy Road, Edinburgh North and 2/72 Lipson Street, Port Adelaide and will be supported by the Severe and Complex Mental Health Manager and Peer Practice Leads within Sonder’s Mental Health and AOD portfolio.

Experience Requirements:

Demonstrated experience working within a fast-paced environment.

Has experienced mental health challenges and distress and has demonstrable experience of recovery.

Has previous work experience in administrative roles and has had experience with using databases and computer systems.

Qualification and Other Requirements:

Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work

Knowledge and experience in using the Microsoft suite of software and databases.

Current or willing to obtain a Working with Children's Check (WWCC)

• Current National Police Clearance

How to apply:

Applicants are requested to send a cover letter and resume to Sonder via our careers portal on our website.

Feel free to send any enquiries to [email protected]

Advert Closing Date:

At Sonder, we strive to respond to all applicants. However, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may only be able to contact those shortlisted for the role. Thank you for your understanding.