Case Worker

THE ROLE:
As a Case Worker, you will play a vital role in providing support to young people who are at risk of becoming homeless. You will undertake case work, assessing their needs, and developing personalised plans to help them regain stability in their lives.
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:
• Create collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders and service providers
• Assess clients' needs through initial intakes and assessment
• Work closely with clients, providing guidance & access to various resources such as housing, healthcare & employment opportunities.
• Provide crisis intervention, information, resources, and support
• Advocate for clients at Government Departments, Courts, and other service providers
• Undertake home visits with clients in temporary or transitional accommodation
• Contribute to and explore options to help clients reach their full potential
• Offer respectful, non-judgmental, and inclusive client support
• Assist clients in following relevant service rules and procedures
• Attend to the primary needs of clients and provide a safe and welcoming environment
• Develop case plans, provide ongoing support, and monitor progress
• Maintain client records and case notes in a professional manner
• Handle phone calls, mail, and correspondence for staff and residents
YOU WILL NEED:
• Minimum TAFE Certificate IV or currently undertaking tertiary study in welfare or related field
• Previous experience providing support to marginalised and vulnerable people, particularly homeless persons
• Demonstrated knowledge of issues relating to homelessness including family breakdown, mental illness, drug, alcohol, and gambling addictions
• Demonstrated awareness of local community support services for homeless clients, including government agencies and NGO’s, and the capacity to build strong relationships with service providers
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Awareness and understanding of 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
• Sound computer skills
• NSW driver's license
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 meghan.fisher@vinnies.org.au, quoting: Case Worker 573
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.
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.