• Generous salary packaging benefits to employees where a portion of take-home pay is tax-free.
• Current NSW Driver Licence is required
• SCHCADS Award, Level 4, hourly rates range from $37.53 to $40.38 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)
• Supportive, friendly and values-driven team environment and culture.

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

The Case Worker will specifically provide casework support to children and young people who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless. The role will work within the model of Youth Case Management and Child Safe Framework.

Role responsibilities include:

• developing case plans that prioritise the safety and well-being of children and young people
• promote young people's independence by supporting the development of relevant living skills and ability to engage in the community
• facilitating groups that assist target groups to meet identified needs and goals.
• advocating on behalf of young people where necessary
• undertaking home visits with clients located in temporary or transitional accommodation
• maintaining accurate client records and case notes.

This role will report to the Team Leader, Case Management - Inner City.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Minimum TAFE Certificate IV or currently undertaking tertiary study, in welfare or related field.
• Previous experience working with children and young people.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998
• Working knowledge of the child protection system and mandatory reporting obligations
• Previous experience supporting children and young people at risk
• Demonstrated awareness of appropriate local community support services for homeless clients, including government agencies and NGOs, and the capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with such service providers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to use sound judgement and act appropriately in crisis and emergency situations.
• 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. Please see Information on how to apply.

If you have questions about this role, please email to Shane Jarrett (Area Manager - Metro Region) on [email protected], quoting: Case Worker - Metro/VIN2320 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.