Case Worker - Specialist Homeless Services

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The Company

For over 30 years Samaritans has been providing unconditional support to many different groups of people. Samaritans core values of compassion, integrity and justice continue to be central to everything we do. Our services support people with a disability, young people, children, families, those escaping domestic violence, and those leaving prison, among others. 

Our vision is to build communities where there is care for the vulnerable and where each individual has the opportunity to contribute and participate fully in community life. Behind this vision is a united team made up of over 700 staff members and 400 volunteers who work together throughout Newcastle, Hunter, Central Coast, Mid-Western and the Mid-North Coast regions of NSW.

We want to work with people who believe in this vision and are genuinely committed to making a difference to their community.

The role

We are seeking an experienced and suitably qualified Case Worker to join our team. The ideal applicant will have excellent communication skills, demonstrated experience advocating for men, women and children and an advanced understanding of the complex needs of people facing homelessness, domestic and family violence.

The position is ongoing part-time: 60 hours per fortnight, according to program needs.

The ideal candidate

We are looking for diligent individuals who are experienced in supporting people in a range of ways dependent upon the needs of each individual, whilst working within relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and frameworks to achieve positive outcomes for the people they are supporting. To be successful, you’ll also have:

• An ability to use initiative, set priorities, work collaboratively and achieve individual and team goals and targets
• An ability to develop rapport and positive relationships with people we support, stakeholders, colleagues and fellow staff members
• Computer skills of a high standard, especially in MS Office software, e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel, and the internet.

The essential requirements

Criteria to be addressed in your application:

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline, or equivalent experience with extensive background in working with men, women and families with mental health, drug and alcohol issues, and domestic violence
• Experience in, or demonstrated commitment to, actively supporting people at risk of homelessness
• Demonstrated awareness of, and willingness to operate under the Strengths-Based, Trauma-Informed Approach and Person-Centred Planning principles
• Demonstrated understanding of the issues involved in working with at risk people and a commitment to Social Justice
• Ability to use initiative, set priorities, work collaboratively and achieve individual and team goals and targets
• Proven ability to develop rapport and positive relationships with clients, stakeholders, colleagues and fellow staff members

The benefits

This position is classified under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, as Social and Community Services Employee Level 4.

In addition, as Samaritans is a non-profit organisation and employees have the opportunity to participate in our Salary Packaging Scheme which means that employees can earn up to $16,000 of their annual earnings as tax free income therefore increasing their net annual earnings.

If this sounds like you then click on the "Apply for this job" button and submit your cover letter and resume addressing the essential criteria.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

No agencies or third party applications please.