AddressCase Worker, Child & Families
Date: 24 Jan 2024
Location: Woolloomooloo, NSW, AU, 2011
Requisition ID: 566
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.
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.
Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture.
Full-time Maximum-term contract until June 2026
Rewarding role working with children and families across Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.
SCHCADS Award hourly rates range from $41.52 - $44.68 + super + tax-free NFP salary packaging benefits
THE ROLE
Working specifically with Children and Young People and their families, provide support to clients of Homelessness and Housing Services including undertaking case work with homeless persons and/or persons in danger of becoming homeless. 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Work within the Society’s current model of Youth Case Management and Child Safe Framework
Develop case plans that prioritise the safety and well-being of children and young people.
Support the implementation of the NSW Child Safe Standards in the program/ service
Supporting young people in ways that promotes independence & advocating for young people where necessary.
Assisting young person with living skills and community engagement where appropriate.
Facilitating groups that assist target groups to meet the identified needs and goals.
Contribute to the implementation of effective risk management procedures to ensure compliance with legal, employment and governance requirements.
Undertake home visits with clients located in temporary or transitional accommodation.
Maintain client records and case notes, both electronic and handwritten, in a professional manner as per service policy.
YOU WILL NEED
Minimum TAFE Certificate IV or currently undertaking tertiary study, in welfare or related field.
Previous experience working with children and young people.
Demonstrated understanding of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998
Working knowledge of the child protection system and mandatory reporting obligations
Demonstrated awareness of appropriate local community support services for homeless clients, including government agencies and NGOs, and the capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with such service providers.
Demonstrated knowledge of issues relating to homelessness including but not limited to family breakdown, family and domestic violence, poverty, disabilities, mental illness, drug, alcohol and gambling addictions.
Sound computer skills.
Ability to use sound judgement and act appropriately in crisis and emergency situations.
NSW driver licence
If this sounds like you, don’t wait - , we are interviewing applications as we receive them.
If you have questions about this role, or require an easy read Position Description, please email rebecca.sidley@vinnies.org.au quoting: Case Worker, Child & Families | 566
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.
