About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, who are committed to serving people in need in our community and shaping a more just and compassionate society.

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• Diverse role providing impactful support to children and young people experiencing homelessness
• Career development paths available - we pride ourselves on career development pathways for all employees
• Generous Award Salary + NFP Packaging Benefits increasing total pay package
• Maximum-term Full-time: Monday to Friday 10 am to 6 pm 

Your Role 

As a Child and Young Persons Case Worker, you will provide direct services to children and young people living in a refuge or transitional housing, who have experienced domestic and family violence (DFV). In this rewarding role you will be offering trauma-informed care that prioritises the safety, well-being, and independence of children and young people.

Your Responsibility

• Develop and implement case plans to ensure the safety and well-being of children and young people.
• Conduct risk assessments and facilitate one-on-one or group sessions with families.
• Support children, young people, and their families in connecting with education, culture, community, and other services.
• Collaborate with external services to provide holistic, wrap-around support.
• Provide specialist guidance to staff, enhancing service delivery for children and young people.
• Manage brokerage in line with organisational procedures.
• Deliver education programs for children, young people, and families.

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)
• Diploma or degree in Community Services or related field.
• Experience supporting women & children, preferably in a crisis setting.
• Knowledge of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998.
• In depth understanding of DFV  & strong knowledge of local community support services for homelessness and DFV.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people, and families.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, particularly in crisis situations.
• Strong organisational, time management, Computer Literacy and administrative skills.
• Culturally responsive, with experience supporting Aboriginal and CALD families.
• Willingness to deliver education programs to children and their families.
• Compliance with a valid NSW Driver’s License, Working With Children Check, and National Criminal History Check.

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

Any queries please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Child & Young Persons Case Worker 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.