AOD Caseworker

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, who are committed to serving people in need in our community and shaping a more just and compassionate society.

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Competitive pay: SCHCADS Award Level 4 hourly rates from $44 to $47.97 (dependent on experience) 

Work-life balance: Monday to Friday, no weekend work

Boost your income: Access generous not-for-profit salary packaging, increasing your take-home pay by up to $16,000 each year

Supportive environment: Be part of a collaborative, inclusive team that values your growth and continuous learning

As an AOD Caseworker at Freeman House, you will support individuals on their recovery journey through tailored case management, group work, and one-to-one support. Your work will focus on improving health, wellbeing, and social outcomes, while empowering clients to build brighter futures.

Provide case management and treatment support in line with best practice and the Society's AOD Model of Care

Support clients transitioning from withdrawal to residential rehabilitation and community-based services

Facilitate group therapy sessions and deliver individual psycho-social support

Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive client outcomes

Maintain accurate client records and contribute to service improvement

Engage with families and significant others when appropriate

Conduct psychosocial progress assessments and participate in case reviews

Experience managing a caseload and supporting individuals with complex needs (AOD, homelessness, mental health, or justice system involvement)

Diploma in AOD or a related community services field with relevant experience, or a degree in Social Work, Counselling, or another related discipline

Ability to deliver evidence-based treatment approaches to support recovery

Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team

Commitment to ethical, professional, and culturally sensitive practice

A valid NSW driver licence

If this sounds like you, don't wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

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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.