Community Care Worker

Description:

Life at Vinnies

At Vinnies, we are what we do. We believe in making a difference. We are one of Queensland’s most-loved charitable organisations and are committed to leading with our values and mission at heart. We work together to build a legacy that we can be proud of, supporting those in need within our communities. Our companions are why our journey started, striving to shape a more just and compassionate society. Our employees, members and volunteers are the reason our journey continues, and why we will succeed.

What we can offer you

• Work with a purpose – not your average organisation and not your average role!
• Competitive hourly rate and excellent employment benefits under our Employee Agreement
• Salary packaging arrangements – helping you save on tax
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program – our employees are our most valuable asset
• A welcoming and inclusive environment where you’ll always feel part of a team

The Role

As a Community Care Worker, you’ll play a vital role in empowering individuals on their journey to recovery from drug and alcohol dependencies. Your work will involve providing compassionate outreach support, advocating for clients’ needs, sharing vital information, and helping build life-changing skills. You’ll also be a key support for families and carers, guiding them as they walk alongside their loved ones toward a healthier future.

In this role, you will provide practical support such as transport, informal counselling, and attending appointments, as well as facilitating relapse prevention, education, and employment workshops. You’ll collaborate closely with government and non-government agencies, mental health and legal services, and other support networks to create holistic, wrap-around care and build strong referral pathways that enhance client outcomes. Outside of client support, you will also provide data reporting and participate in the monitoring and evaluation of the Service.

This position requires staff to work in compliance with the Human Services Quality Framework and the National Quality Framework for Alcohol and other Drugs.

This is a Permanent, Part- time (30.4 hours per week) position with a permanent schedule of Monday to Thursday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm based in Cairns.

To be successful in the role, you will meet the following criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Alcohol & other Drugs, Mental Health, or similar
• Experience in developing and delivering comprehensive individual and group programs to support individuals recovering from drug and alcohol dependencies, as well as their families.
• COVID-19 vaccination status is recommended for this role but not a mandatory requirement.
• Understanding of and commitment to the philosophy of the St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland and an ability to work in accordance with policies and procedures to promote the values and mission of the Society

Ready to apply? We can’t wait to hear from you.

You can submit your application directly on our careers page!

Having the right people in our team is important to us. Before joining our team, we’ll undertake pre-employment checks including references, a police check, and proof of qualifications/licences.

We are committed to meaningful equity and diversity in our workforce. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is strongly encouraged. To be eligible for this position you must have an appropriate visa to work in Australia/New Zealand.