• Generous salary packaging benefits to employees where a portion of take-home pay is tax-free.
• SCHCADS Award, Level 4, rates range from $37.54 to $40.39 per hour depending on qualifications and experience
• Flexible working as part of a rotating roster, with evening and weekend shift allowances.
• The St Vincent de Paul Society considers being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose mission it is to shape a more just and compassionate society.

The Role

Currently recruiting 4 part-time roles ranging from 22-29 hours per week. The DVRE Case Worker will provide intensive, short term case work support to women and their children who are experiencing trauma and homelessness due to domestic violence. The role is responsible for:

• Conducting initial intakes and assessments to identify the immediate needs of the client
• Working closely with the client in crisis response and developing goal-oriented case plans that that address identified goals in limited time frame,
• Referral of clients to appropriate internal and external services,provide emotional support, information and practical assistance to promote their safety, independence and empowerment.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client records and case notes
• Work collaborative with a number of sector partners and as a team

This role will report to the Manager, Homelessness and Housing - St George Sutherland. Please click here for a copy of the position description that contains the full list of accountabilities and responsibilities.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

The St Vincent de Paul Society considers being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

• Requires travel and flexibility to work outside of normal business hours and work weekends
• Qualification/s in Social Work/Social Science/Community Welfare or other relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Possess good written/oral communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Sound knowledge of a range of drug and alcohol, mental health, income support services, child protection issues, legislation and requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in managing a caseload and case planning, including people with complex and/or high-level needs,
• a valid NSW driver licence.

If this sounds like you, apply now by submitting your application with a resume & cover letter addressing the key requirements of the Position Description.

Information on how to apply.

If you have questions about this role, please email to Suzy Pace [email protected], quoting Case Worker - DVRE St George Sutherland/VIN2492 enquiry via EthicalJobs.

*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*

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 backgrounds, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.