ABOUT US

The 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 $41.52 - $44.68
• Not-for-profit salary packaging tax free benefits, increasing your take home pay! 
• Full time fixed contract until July 2025

YOUR ROLE 

In this diverse and rewarding role you will provide support to clients of Homelessness and Housing Services including undertaking case work with homeless persons and/or persons in danger of becoming homeless. You will be joining a supportive and inclusive environment for both our clients and employees. We value teamwork, collaboration, and continuous learning to ensure the highest level of care and support for our clients. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Engage with persons sleeping rough and/or those people in danger of becoming homeless.
• Conduct initial intakes and assessments.
• Provide crisis intervention where appropriate.
• Provide information, resources and support.
• Advocate on behalf of the client at Government Departments, Courts and other service providers.
• Undertake home visits with clients located in temporary or transitional accommodation.
• Create collaborative partnerships with other key stakeholders and services.
• Attend to the primary needs of clients.
• Assist and/or supervise a variety of client activities as directed.
• Where appropriate, develop, support, monitor, review and follow up case plans.
• Maintain client records and case notes, both electronic and hand written.
• Meeting service targets as required by the manager, Society and/or external agencies.
• Manage the flow of clients and visitors in the building.
• Supervise placement volunteers and students according to their training organisations requirements.
• Other administrative duties as directed.

YOU WILL NEED 

• Minimum TAFE Certificate IV or currently undertaking tertiary study, in welfare or related field.
• Previous experience providing support to marginalised and vulnerable people.
• Demonstrated knowledge of issues relating to homelessness including but not limited to family breakdown, mental illness, drug, alcohol and gambling addictions.
• Demonstrated awareness of appropriate local community support services for homeless clients, including government agencies and NGO’s, and the capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with such service providers.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Sound computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Awareness and understanding of the Work Health and Safety legislation and a commitment to promoting safe work practices.
• Ability to use sound judgement and act appropriately in crisis and emergency situations.
• 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, please email [email protected], using the subject line: Case Worker - Deniliquin enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

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.