• Permanent, part-time 22.5 hours per week
• Based in Coffs Harbour
• SCHCADS Award, Level 4, hourly rates range from $33.07 to $35.99 depending on qualifications/experience

What we do

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services and has been assisting people experiencing disadvantage in NSW for more than 130 years. Our people reach out to the most vulnerable in our community through our Conferences, Special Works and Vinnies shops. The Society's mission is to shape a more just and compassionate society by offering a 'hands up' approach to people in need respecting their dignity, sharing our hope and encouraging them to take control of their own destiny.

About the Service

The North Coast Settlement Service provides assistance to humanitarian entrants and eligible migrants to become self-sufficient and participate in Australian society as soon as possible and thereby minimise their longer-term reliance on social services.

Assistance is focused on providing eligible clients with activities and services aimed at promoting their economic and personal well-being, independence and community connectedness. Services provided will include pathways to learning English, education and employment readiness.

The Role

The Migrant Settlement Worker will be responsible for the implementation of the signed agreement for services provided under the Settlement Services Program (SSP) funding in the Coffs Harbour LGA between the St Vincent de Paul Society, NSW and the Department of Social Services (DSS). Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing casework services i.e. interviewing to identify needs and issues that need to be addressed
• Providing a range of support including coordinating activities that will allow connection/participation in the community; organising culturally and linguistically sensitive group work/information sessions and workshops that will enable them to develop life skills with a focus on English, employment and education
• Establishing and maintaining links and partnerships with key service providers, community organisations and agencies; participating in community activities to advocate on behalf of clients
• Performing administrative tasks i.e. maintenance of confidential and accurate client service records and data bases; ensure child protection notifications are made according to Child Protection Guidelines NSW; prepare reports as required

The Migrant Settlement Worker will report to the Manager - North Coast Settlement Services.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Diploma of Community Services, Certificate III in Community Services or demonstrated equivalent skills and experience in casework, referral, advocacy and community capacity building
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team and contribute to planning discussions in regards to agreed work plans
• Demonstrated high level program management skills and experience including proven ability to multitask, problem-solving, time management and work with minimum supervision.
• Experience working with culturally diverse and/or vulnerable clients, including knowledge of refugee issues or the ability to acquire such knowledge
• Demonstrated capacity to plan, support and/or initiate Community Development activities.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop and maintain functional relationships with key stakeholders and partner organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects/activities within prescribed budget.

Come and join our team!

We believe our employees are key to our success and in return we offer:

• Job satisfaction working as part of a team making a difference to people's lives in an organisation that cares about people.
• Generous salary packaging benefits to employees where a portion of take-home pay is tax-free.
• In addition to excellent learning and development programs, as a large purpose driven organisation we provide opportunities to grow your career across a range of teams and services.
• Supportive, friendly and values driven team environment and culture.

Prior to an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including reference checks, a Police check, Working with Children check, Health Declaration and/or a medical check, Right to work in Australia check. 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.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. The Society strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.

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