Case Worker – Lewisham

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 

First point of contact for people seeking access to specialist Domestic and Family Violence Supports and services, including crisis and transitional accommodation, case management and sustaining tenancy support.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Ensure interactions with clients are culturally appropriate and consistent with trauma informed care practices. 
• Conduct initial assessments in accordance with SHS Practice Guidelines.
• Maintain and update information in the Client Information System.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality according to the Society’s Code of Conduct and Privacy policy and relevant legislation. 
• Maintain a broad understanding of State and Federal government policies that have a direct impact on the delivery of services to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. 
• Maintain good relationships with other bodies that interact with the Society and its clients. 
• Perform other duties within the scope of the role as may be requested. 
• Participate in training workshops and ongoing professional development. 
• Ensure that effective risk management protocols and procedures are in place to ensure compliance with legal, employment and governance requirements.

YOU WILL NEED:

• Minimum Certificate 4 in Community Services or higher-level qualifications in related discipline and/or relevant work experience in the homelessness/domestic and family violence sector 
• Demonstrated experience in delivering culturally aware responses to people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 
• Good written and oral communication skills, including good interpersonal skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently. 
• Good knowledge of, and an ability to access, a range of relevant community resources, particularly in the areas of drug and alcohol services, mental health, legal assistance, income support, employment service providers, training and accommodation, family assistance and permanent housing options. 
• Understanding of contemporary domestic violence practice, including the gendered nature of violence and working with trauma.
• NSW driver licence.
• Demonstrated ability to use client databases and Microsoft Office packages such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

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: Case Worker – Lewisham 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.