Child & Young Persons Case Worker

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, who are committed to serving people in need in our community and shaping a more just and compassionate society.

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• Diverse role providing impactful support to children and young people experiencing homelessness
• Career development paths available - we pride ourselves on career development pathways for all employees
• Generous Award Salary + NFP Packaging Benefits increasing total pay package
• Maximum-term Full-time: Monday to Friday 10 am to 6 pm 

Your Role

As a Child and Young Persons Case Worker, you will provide direct services to children and young people living in a refuge or transitional housing, who have experienced domestic and family violence (DFV). In this rewarding role you will be offering trauma-informed care that prioritises the safety, well-being, and independence of children and young people.

Your Responsibility

• Develop and implement case plans to ensure the safety and well-being of children and young people.
• Conduct risk assessments and facilitate one-on-one or group sessions with families.
• Support children, young people, and their families in connecting with education, culture, community, and other services.
• Collaborate with external services to provide holistic, wrap-around support.
• Provide specialist guidance to staff, enhancing service delivery for children and young people.
• Manage brokerage in line with organisational procedures.
• Deliver education programs for children, young people, and families.

You Will Need

• The St Vincent de Paul Society considers being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)
• Diploma or degree in Community Services or related field.
• Experience supporting women & children, preferably in a crisis setting.
• Knowledge of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998.
• In depth understanding of DFV  & strong knowledge of local community support services for homelessness and DFV.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people, and families.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, particularly in crisis situations.
• Strong organisational, time management, Computer Literacy and administrative skills.
• Culturally responsive, with experience supporting Aboriginal and CALD families.
• Willingness to deliver education programs to children and their families.
• Compliance with a valid NSW Driver’s License, Working With Children Check, and National Criminal History Check.

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

Any queries please contact suzy.pace@vinnies.org.au  

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

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. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.