Case Worker - Reconnect (Deniliquin)

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This role will provide efficient case management support clients with a complexity of needs or issues, that are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Summary about this job

Housing & Homelessness Services

Company: St Vincent de Paul Society NSW

Location: Wagga Wagga & Riverina

Work type: Full Time

Salary: Generous salary packaging benefits

Phone: +61-8-8614-5711

Fax: +61-8-1935-3139

E-mail: n\a

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Detail information about job Case Worker - Reconnect (Deniliquin). Terms and conditions vacancy

  • Permanent, full-time 38 hours per week
  • Based in Deniliquin, involves travel to surrounding areas
  • Involves driving to and working in isolated areas
  • Residential Drug & Alcohol Support Services Collective Agreement (RDASS), Residential Level 2A, hourly rate $30.51
  • Current NSW Driver Licence is required

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 ‘hands up’ approach to people in need respecting their dignity, sharing our hope and encouraging them to take control of their own destiny.

About the Service

SVDP NSW Support Services provides support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in NSW. It is a Special Work of the St Vincent de Paul Society of NSW and is comprised of 15 plus different programs across the state. SVDP NSW Support Services cares for single men and women, women and children, two parent families, men with children and young men and women who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. All our services provide case-management and advocacy for each client.

The Role

The Case Worker will provide efficient and effective case management support and processes in co-operation with individual clients with a complexity of needs and/or issues, that are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The role's key responsibilities include:                                              

  • designing, implementing/monitoring and reviewing case plans
  • providing case management that is client focused, socially inclusive, non-judgemental and empowering underpinned by best practice principles
  • ensuring that clients are provided support/assist client that promotes independence, empowerment and prevents a return to homelessness
  • providing weekly case work report to interagency, conferences etc and attend regular supervision
  • documenting all case manager/client interactions, service interactions

This role will report to the Team Leader - Reconnect. Please click here for a copy of the Position Description.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Qualifications in Social Work/Social Science/Community Welfare or other relevant field or equivalent work experience
  • Possess good negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including Highly developed interpersonal skills with an ability to relate positively and confidently with a wide range of people, in a variety of settings
  • Willingness to work within the ethos and Mission Statement of the St Vincent de Paul Society and the Society’s Code of Practice
  • Proven organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work/client load
  • Sound knowledge of, and an ability to access, a range of relevant community resources, particularly in the areas of drug and alcohol services, mental health, legal assistance, income support, employment service providers, training and accommodation, family assistance and permanent housing options
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and to work independently and unsupervised
  • Sound knowledge of WH&S legislation as it relates to the workplace
  • Understanding of child protection issues, legislation and requirements
  • Sound knowledge of the social, community and private rental housing market in NSW      
  • Demonstrated experience in managing a caseload and case planning, including people with complex and/or high-level needs
  • Current NSW driver’s license
  • Current First Aid certificate
  • Proficiency with computers
  • Willingness to complete background checks that include Working with Children Check and National Criminal History Check

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 programs, as a large purpose driven organisation we provide opportunities 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 to Safeguarding Children & Young People.

If you have questions about this role, please email to Pat Fogarty (Regional Manager - Southern Area) [email protected] , quoting job number and position title: Case Worker (Deniliquin) / VIN1034.

 Applications close at 11:30 pm on 1 August 2018

Please submit your application attaching your Resume including your

responses to the Essential Criteria outlined in the attached Position Description.

Information on how to apply.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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