• Maximum term 3 years, full-time 38 hours per week
• Based in Woolloomooloo, NSW
• Current NSW Driver Licence is required
• SCHCADS Award, Level 4, hourly rates range from $37.53 to $40.38 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)

What we do

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services and has been assisting people experiencing disadvantage in NSW for more than 130 years. Our people reach out to the most vulnerable in our community through our Conferences, Special Works and Vinnies shops. The Society's mission is to shape a more just and compassionate society by offering a 'hand up' approach to people in need respecting their dignity, sharing our hope and encouraging them to take control of their own destiny.

Directorate Overview

This position is in the Vinnies Services directorate and is part of the Homelessness and Housing team that is responsible for state-wide management of excellent homelessness and housing services.

The Role

The Case Worker will specifically provide case work support to children and young people who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless. The role will work within the model of Youth Case Management and Child Safe Framework.

Role responsibilities include:

• Developing case plans that prioritise the safety and well-being of children and young people
• Promote young people's independence by supporting the development of relevant living skills and ability to engage in the community
• Facilitating groups that assist target groups to meet identified needs and goals
• Advocating on behalf of young people where necessary
• Undertaking home visits with clients located in temporary or transitional accommodation
• Maintaining accurate client records and case notes

This role will report to the Team Leader, Case Management - Inner City. Please click here for a copy of the position description.

To be successful in this role, 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
• Previous experience supporting children and young people at risk
• 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
• Sound computer 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

Come and join our team!

We believe our employees are key to our success and in return we offer:

• Job satisfaction working as part of a team making a difference to people's lives in an organisation that cares about people
• Generous salary packaging benefits to employees where a portion of take-home pay is tax-free
• In addition to excellent learning and development opportunities, as a large purpose driven organisation we provide potential to grow your career across a range of teams and services
• Supportive, friendly and values driven team environment and culture

Prior to an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including reference checks, a Police check, Working with Children check, Health Declaration and/or a medical check, Right to work in Australia check. The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society's commitment toSafeguarding Children & Young People.

If you have questions about this role, please email to Shane Jarrett (Area Manager - Metro Region) on [email protected], using the subject line: Child and Youth Case Worker Metro/VIN2320 enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please click here for information on how to apply. Click "Apply Now" and please submit your application with your Resume attached and a cover letter with your responses to the role-specific criteria listed above.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. The Society strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.