Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 21st Jan 2021
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.
The Migrant Settlement Worker will contribute to the implementation of the signed agreement for services under the Settlement Engagement and Transitions support Program in the Coffs Harbour LGA. The program equips humanitarian entrants and other vulnerable migrants in their first 5 years in Australia with the knowledge and skills to identify, understand and take action to address their settlement needs. There is a focus on social participation, economic well-being, independence, personal well-being and community connectedness.
The Migrant Settlement Worker's responsibilities include:
In addition:
One position on offer will focus on:
Second position on offer will focus on:
This role will report to the Manager, North Coast Settlement Service. Please click here for a copy of the position description where you can view the full list of accountabilities and responsibilities.
We believe our employees are key to our success and in return we offer:
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 to Safeguarding Children & Young People.
If you have questions about this role, please email to Rachel Richardson (Service Manager) on [email protected], quoting: Migrant Settlement Worker - Coffs Harbour/VIN2148 enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Please click here for Information on how to apply.
Please submit your application online, attach your Resume and answer the screening questions below this job ad.
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.