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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 ROLEDiverse and rewarding role providing a variety of support to clients at the site location. You will be joining a supportive team who are committed to helping individuals find stable housing and support services.
We strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment for our clients, and our team works together to make a positive impact in our community.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Provide a variety of supports to clients, working in cooperation with the Case Management team.
- Contact new and regular clients, providing support, information, referral to internal services and programs.
- Maintain client records and case notes, both electronic and handwritten, in a professional manner.
- Providing client support with a respectful, non-judgmental and inclusive manner, upholding and respecting the rights of clients at all times
- Qualifications and/or experience in Community Services
- Experience in working with and an understanding of the needs of persons from a disadvantaged background.
- A positive, hardworking and highly motivated attitude.
- Experience in facilitating group work and providing individual client support.
- NSW driver licence.
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 name **************@vinnies.org.au quoting Support Worker #723
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.
