Aboriginal Identified Case Worker — Client Support

Vinnies; Armidale; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave benefits

Supportive team

Salary packaging

Career progression

Learning & Development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

St Vincent de Paul Society NSW in Armidale invites applications for an Identified Case Worker at Freeman House. You will provide compassionate, non-judgemental support to clients from their first contact and help them access services.

This is an identified role; Aboriginality is an essential requirement under the Anti-Discrimination Act. The role is full-time, 8:45am–4:45pm, Mon–Fri, with some flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Identified role under Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977; Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role.
• Experience in client-facing or support-focused work is desirable.
• Willingness to facilitate groups; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support the intake process and engage with clients accessing the service
• Build warm, respectful and trusting relationships with clients
• Provide case management and psychosocial support per best practice and AOD Model of Care
• Support clients through their recovery journey and connect with appropriate services
• Facilitate group programs or develop group facilitation skills
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes
• Maintain accurate, confidential client records
• Engage with families and significant others where appropriate
• Participate in assessments, case reviews and ongoing support planning
• Maintain client privacy and confidentiality in all dealings

Skills

Client-facing experience

Group facilitation

Communication

Team collaboration

Cultural safety

Job description

St Vincent de Paul Society NSW in Armidale invites applications for an Identified Case Worker at Freeman House. You will provide compassionate, non-judgemental support to clients from their first contact and help them access services.

This is an identified role; Aboriginality is an essential requirement under the Anti-Discrimination Act. The role is full-time, 8:45am–4:45pm, Mon–Fri, with some flexible working arrangements.