About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. 

We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services. Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture.

• Based in Moree; Outreach role & involves regular travel within LGA. 
• Part-time: 3 x days per week 08:30 am to 4:30 pm (flexible on which days).
• Clear pathways to career progression + ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• SCHCADS Award Level 4, hourly rates range from $41.52 to $44.68 + NFP Salary Packaging Benefits.

THE ROLE

As a Case Worker - AOD Outreach Program, you will play a pivotal role in developing holistic treatment plans targeted to individual needs of clients who are experiencing substance abuse or dependence. In this dynamic & rewarding role you will deliver vital Outreach AOD support services to smaller rural communities. You will be joining a supportive and inclusive team where you can contribute meaningfully to the community and make a real difference to people's lives.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Conduct assessments and develop evidence-based treatment plans and therapeutic interventions for individual clients.
• Work in partnership with broader health services e.g. mental health services and other primary health clinicians, Aboriginal medical services.
• Maintain accurate client records, case notes and other data as required.
• Provide ad hoc support as needed, e.g. psychosocial support, conflict resolution etc.
• Engage in case review processes with the team, and individually with the Team Leader.

YOU WILL NEED

• Relevant qualification/s, e.g. Certificate IV or Diploma in Alcohol and Other Drugs or Community Services field, or extensive experience in the AOD/Community services field.
• Demonstrated experience in managing a case load and case planning, including with persons with complex needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work therapeutically with clients (e.g. provide therapeutic interventions).
• Knowledge of, and an ability to access, a range of relevant community resources.
• Drivers Licence & willingness to travel around the local LGA min 3 days per week.

APPLY NOW

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - Click Apply Now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

If you have questions about this role, please email to [email protected] using the subject line: Case Worker - AOD Outreach Program - Moree enquiry via EthicalJobs.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.