Case Worker

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.

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. We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services.

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• Full-time 12 Month maximum-term contract
• Be part of a team that is passionate about assisting women and children experiencing homelessness
• Learning and Development programs designed to accelerate and elevate your career.
• SCHCADS Award hourly rates range from $43 – $46.35 + super + tax-free NFP salary packaging benefits

In this diverse and rewarding role you will provide vital support to our clients across the Macarthur region, undertaking case work with people experiencing homelessness (mostly women and children experiencing domestic violence/crisis). You will be joining a supportive and inclusive environment for both our clients and employees. We value teamwork, collaboration, and continuous learning to ensure the highest level of care and support for our clients.

Your Responsibilities

• Engage with persons sleeping rough and/or those people in danger of becoming homeless.
• Conduct initial intakes and assessments.
• Provide a range of client supports including but not limited to; providing information and resources, crisis interventions, appropriate referrals, and advocacy to other services as required.
• Undertake home visits with clients living in the community.
• Provide client support with a respectful, non-judgmental, and inclusive attitude and manner, always upholding and respecting the rights of clients.
• Provide a range of on-site client supports at our refuges as required, assisting and/or supervising activities as directed.
• Support clients by developing, monitoring, and reviewing case plans to assist them to achieve their goals.
• Address all administrative requirements of the position.

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).
• Minimum TAFE Certificate IV or currently undertaking tertiary study, in welfare or related field.
• Previous experience providing support to marginalised and vulnerable people support to homeless persons.
• Demonstrated knowledge of issues relating to homelessness including but not limited to family breakdown, mental illness, drug, alcohol and gambling addictions.
• Demonstrated awareness of appropriate local community support services for homeless clients, including government agencies and NGO’s, and the capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with such service providers.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• 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

Apply Now

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

If you have questions about this role, or require an easy read Position Description, please email [email protected] using the subject line: 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.