AVI Health & Community Services is looking for a SAFER Support Worker to provide peer support to individuals navigating substance use within a secure and inclusive setting. Utilize your lived experience to connect with clients. This crucial role involves working alongside the SAFER team to promote dignity and safety in harm reduction practices.

Under the supervision of the Clinic Care Manager, you will build rapport with participants and act as an ambassador for SAFER in the community. Your compassion and commitment will foster connections that enhance the well-being of those you support. Key Responsibilities:
Engage with potential participants and provide program information
Welcome individuals to the SAFER space and support them




Distribute safer use supplies and educate clients
Monitor clients during substance use and respond to incidents
Facilitate communication between participants and healthcare providers Requirements:

��� Lived experience with drug use challenges
At least two years in relevant service delivery
First aid qualifications preferred
Understanding harm reduction principles
Ability to maintain professionalism in stressful settings Help create a positive and respectful atmosphere as part of the AVI community through your peer support work.

📌 Peer Support Worker At Safer Victoria
🏢 AVI Health u0026 Community Services Society
📍 Victoria