Trauma-Informed Case Worker for Women & Children

stvincentd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Supportive team

Career progression

Learning & development

Wellbeing support

Inclusive culture

Leave benefits

Job summary

St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is seeking a Case Worker to support women and children facing domestic violence and homelessness in Sydney’s Inner West. You’ll be a first point of contact, providing trauma-informed, compassionate assistance and helping clients navigate safety, options and services.

You’ll work in a collaborative team, build relationships with community services and advocate for clients to improve safety, wellbeing and independence.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV or higher in Community Services or equivalent.
• Experience supporting people experiencing homelessness or domestic violence.
• Understanding trauma-informed practice and gendered nature of violence.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally safe, trauma-informed and person-centred support to women and children experiencing domestic violence and homelessness.
• Conduct client assessments, identify needs and develop support plans.
• Assist clients to access crisis accommodation, transitional housing and other services.
• Advocate for clients and connect with housing, mental health, AOD and legal services.
• Maintain confidential client records in line with policies.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders and service providers.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Education

Certificate IV in Community Services or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is seeking a Case Worker to support women and children facing domestic violence and homelessness in Sydney’s Inner West. You’ll be a first point of contact, providing trauma-informed, compassionate assistance and helping clients navigate safety, options and services.

You’ll work in a collaborative team, build relationships with community services and advocate for clients to improve safety, wellbeing and independence.