AddressThe 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.
THE ROLE
Diverse role processing referrals and coordinating an effective response for women with or without children who are leaving domestic/family violence.
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
- Conduct comprehensive client initial assessment in a client-focused, trauma informed, non-judgemental, and culturally appropriate manner.
- Refer eligible clients to designated accommodation services and attend site for client arrival.
- Maintain and update information in the Society data base including all administrative tasks associated with assessment and referrals.
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality according to the Society’s Code of Conduct and Privacy policy and relevant legislation.
- Maintain good relationships with other bodies that interact with the Society and its clients.
- Maintain a broad understanding of State and Federal government policies that have a direct impact on the delivery of services to people who are escaping domestic and family violence, and at risk of homelessness.
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).
- Appropriate degree and/or diploma or highly regarded domestic and family violence experience (minimum 2 years).
- NSW driver licence - flexibility to travel to meet client’s needs.
- Demonstrated experience in managing crisis intervention and case work for people with complex and/or high-level needs.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and to work independently and unsupervised.
- Understanding of child protection issues, legislation, and requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to use client database and Microsoft Office packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook.
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, please email ************@vinnies.org.au quoting Crisis Response AH Intake Wkr
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.
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.
