Job Description
ABOUT USThe 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.The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities.SCHCADS Award: hourly rates range from $47.50 - $49.65Clear paths to career progression + ongoing learning and development opportunitiesGenerous Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging Benefits increasing total pay package up to 15kYOUR ROLEProvide enhanced coordination of care and direct high-level support for clients with complex support needs including substance use. AOD Continuing and Coordinated Care program (CCCP) provides specialist support.RESPONSIBILITIESUndertake person centred comprehensive assessment & care planning in conjunction with persons seeking support.Work in partnerships with referring staff and agencies.Develop and implement referral pathways & facilitate access to range of community-based health and non-health services.Ensure treatments are targeted & culturally appropriate for Indigenous Australians including linkages to appropriate services.Maintain accurate client records, case notes and other data as directed and required.Provide direct support and referral in the particular focus areas of employment, training/education, daily living skills, homelessness/housing, social engagement and participation and family and community reconnection.YOU WILL NEEDRelevant tertiary qualification/s or VET sector qualification and significant ongoing experience.Demonstrated experience in coordinating care for persons with complex support needs (including in particular AOD support needs co-occurring with serious mental health issues and other issues such as homelessness, trauma, contact with the criminal justice system and family and cultural separation).Demonstrated ability to undertake assessment including utilising standardised tools.Demonstrated ability to work therapeutically with clients (e.g. provide therapeutic (treatment) interventions).Demonstrated ability to conduct self in a professional, ethical and non-judgmental manner.Willingness to work within the established CCCP, the Society's AOD Model of Care and theSociety's Client-centred Service Delivery Model. Knowledge of, and ability to access, a range of relevant community resources.Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and to work independently and unsupervised.Computer literacy skills including experience in computerised data collection.NSW driver licence.Extensive experience in drug and alcohol service provision is desirable.High level networking and community care coordination skills is desirable.APPLY NOWIf this sounds like you, don't wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.If you have questions about this role, please emailSt 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 . 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.St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia
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