• Make an impact - work closely with Aboriginal/and or Torres Strait Islander community
• Hourly rates start from $37.53 on SCHCADS Award, depended on experience & qualification
• Supportive, friendly and values driven team environment and culture.
• Not-for-profit salary packaging tax free benefits!

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

A permanent full-time position is available for a Targeted Case Worker to provide support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people accessing Vinnies homelessness and housing services. A key part of your role is to engage with and support those who risk homelessness.

Reporting to the Team Leader, Case Management, your responsibilities include:

• Contributing to the successful implementation of the Strategic Plan within their team.
• Engaging with persons sleeping rough and/or those people in danger of becoming homeless.
• Conduct initial intakes and assessments.
• Providing information, resources and support.
• Contributing to and exploring options to people reach their full potential.
• Providing client support with a respectful, non-judgmental and inclusive attitude and manner, upholding and respecting the rights of clients at all times while maintaining client confidentiality.
• Developing case plans with the clients, providing ongoing support and review to achieve the case plan
• Undertaking home visits, advocating on behalf of the clients where required, and supervising client activities
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client records and case notes.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Minimum TAFE Certificate IV or currently undertaking tertiary study, in welfare or related field.
• Demonstrated experience providing support to marginalised and vulnerable people support to homeless persons.
• Previous experience and knowledge working with people from a Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background
• Demonstrated knowledge of issues relating to homelessness including but not limited to family breakdown, mental illness, drug, alcohol and gambling addictions.
• 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.
• A valid NSW drivers' licence.

*People from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply

If you have questions about this role, please email Shane Jarrett (Area Manager - Metro Region) [email protected], using the subject line: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Targeted Case Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs quoting Inner City/VIN2456.

Please click here for information on how to apply or a copy of the position description.

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.