Case Worker

Company description:

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.

Job description:

THE ROLE

In this diverse and rewarding role you will provide vital support to our clients across, undertaking case management with women and children experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

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.

Profile description:

YOU WILL NEED

• 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.

We offer:

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.

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 ************@vinnies.org.au