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. 

YOUR ROLE 

In this diverse and rewarding role you will provide support to youth of Homelessness and Housing Services including undertaking case work with people experiencing homelessness and/or 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 

• Contribute to effective risk management procedure implementation compliant with legal and employment requirements
• Conduct initial intakes and assessments
• Provide information, resources, support, and crisis intervention where appropriate
• Advocate on behalf of clients at Government Departments, Courts and other service providers
• Undertake home visits in temporary accommodation
• Create collaborative partnerships with external stakeholders and services
• Attend to clients primary needs
• Assist and/or supervise client, volunteer and student activities as directed
• Where appropriate; develop case plans with clients, provide ongoing support to achieve the case plan and monitor, review and follow up the case plan
• Maintain electronic/hand written client records and case notes as per service policy
• Administrative duties as directed such as phone calls and mail
• Collect and collate statistics and data as required 

YOU WILL NEED​​​

• Minimum TAFE Certificate IV or currently undertaking tertiary study, in welfare or related field
• Previous experience working with Youth is desirable
• Awareness and Understanding of Trauma Informed Practices
• Strong knowledge of Child Protection Legislation and Reporting requirements
• Previous experience providing support to marginalised and vulnerable people support to homeless persons
• 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, or require an easy read Position Description, please email [email protected], using the subject line: Case Worker - Illawarra 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.