Case Worker - Bowral

Job No: VIN2504
Location: Bowral

 

  • Work as part of a supportive team making a difference to people's lives! 
  • SCHCADS Award, Level 4 hourly rates range from $37.54-$39.51
  • Generous salary packaging benefits to employees where a portion of take-home pay is tax-free.

 

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose mission it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. 

 

The Role: 

A permanent full-time position is now available for a Case Worker,  providing case work support to people accessing Vinnies homelessness and housing services. 

 

This role reports to the Case Management Team Leader, your responsibilities include:
  • conducting initial intakes and assessments
  • developing case plans with the active participation of the clients, ensuring that ongoing support and monitoring are provided in order to achieve case plan goals
  • referring clients to appropriate external services such as those that provide life skill and educational programs
  • undertaking home visits, advocating on behalf of the clients where required, and supervising client activities
  • maintaining accurate and up-to-date client records and case notes..

To be successful in this role, you will need: 

  • Minimum TAFE Certificate IV or currently undertaking tertiary study, in welfare or related field.
  • Demonstrated experience providing support to marginalised and vulnerable people support to homeless persons.
  • Previous experience and knowledge working with people from a Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background
  • Demonstrated knowledge of issues relating to homelessness including but not limited to family breakdown, mental illness, drug, alcohol and gambling addictions.
  • Awareness and understanding of the Work Health and Safety legislation and a commitment to promoting safe work practices.
  • Ability to use sound judgment and act appropriately in crisis and emergency situations.
  • A valid NSW drivers’ licence.
If this sounds like you, apply now, as we are interviewing applications as they are received. Click here for position description & submit your application with a resume and cover letter addressing the key requirement.

Please click here for information on how to apply

 Applications close at 11:00 pm on 07 October 2021

If you have questions about this role, please email Donna Rogers on: 

Donna.Rogers@vinnies.org.au, quoting: Case Worker - Bowral/VIN2504

 

 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

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 backgrounds, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants. 

 

 

 

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