Complex Support Needs Specialist

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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• SCHCADS Award: hourly rates range from $44.58 - $47.97 (depending on experience)  
• Generous tax-free packaging benefits: to boost your take-home pay
• Career development: we pride ourselves on career development pathways for all employees! 

Your Role

In this diverse and rewarding role you as part of the Rendu House Complex Support Needs Program, you will support indviduals with co-occurring mental health concerns, long histories with the criminal justice system, complex trauma and AOD use. Through specialist support coordination, therapeutic intervention and case management, you will help clients stabilise, engage in treatment and achieve positive change. You will work within a skilled, collaborative team and contribute to the ongoing development of the service. 

Your Responsibility

• Deliver specialist support coordination and case management via face-to-face, telehealth or community outreach

• Deliver the Finding a Balance (FAB) program, a psychoeducation program delivered to clients who may be unable to complete a structured Day Program

• Provide evidence based therapeutic interventions aligned to the AOD Model of Care

• Complete intake, assessments and risk screening

• Develop and review client centred treatment plans

• Support clients to achieve their goals

• Liaise with external services to ensure coordinated care

• Engage families and significant others where appropriate

• Maintain accurate case notes and records

• Participate in supervision, case reviews and team meetings

• Contribute to service quality, planning and continuous improvement

You Will Need

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work or Psychology

• Experience supporting people with complex needs including AOD, mental health, homelessness or justice involvement

• Strong communication and relationship building skills

• Commitment to ethical and non judgemental practice

• Knowledge of community services and referral pathways

• Able to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

• Well organised with basic computer and client system skills

• Unencumbered NSW driver’s licence

Apply Now

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

If you have any question about the role please email: careers.nsw@vinnies.org.au 

We Offer:

• Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth. 
• Wellbeing Support –  EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being. 
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits – 5 days Sorry Business Leave , Mental Health/Wellbeing Day Off, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life. 

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.