AOD Case Worker

About Us

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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• Earn Competitive Pay: Enjoy SCHCADS Award LV4 hourly rates between $43 and $46.35 + super.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay: Access generous NFP tax-free salary packaging benefits, increasing your earnings by up to $16,000 annually.
• Thrive in a Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative, inclusive team that values your growth and continuous learning.

Your Role

Make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals on their recovery journey at Freeman House. In this role, you’ll provide high-quality case management, group work, and support to clients in our AOD programs. improving health, wellbeing, and social outcomes for clients. As an AOD Case Worker, you’ll deliver tailored support and interventions, with a key focus fostering recovery and empowering individuals to build brighter futures. You’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team that values continuous learning and professional growth.

Your Responsibility

• Provide case management and treatment support to clients in line with best practices and the Society’s AOD Model of Care.

• Assist clients transitioning from withdrawal to residential rehabilitation and community-based services.

• Facilitate group therapy sessions and provide individual psycho-social support.

• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive client outcomes.

• Maintain accurate client records and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

• Engage with clients' families and significant others where appropriate.

• Conduct psychosocial progress assessments and participate in case reviews.

You Will Need

• Experience managing a case load and working with individuals with complex needs (AOD, homelessness, mental health, justice system involvement).

• Diploma in AOD or a related community services field with substantial experience, or a degree in Social Work, Counselling, or other related services.

• The ability to deliver evidence-based treatment approaches to support recovery.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

• A commitment to ethical, professional, and culturally sensitive practice.

• A valid NSW driver licence.

Apply Now

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

If you have questions about this role, or require an easy read Position Description, please email helen.uba@vinnies.org.au

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.