Trauma-Informed Case Worker for Women & Families

Vinnies; St George; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free benefits

Supportive team

Career progression

Learning & development

Wellbeing support

Inclusive culture

Leave benefits

Job summary

The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is seeking a dedicated Case Worker to support women and children facing domestic violence, homelessness and crisis in St George, NSW. You will provide practical and emotional support, advocacy and case management within a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework.

Join a mission-driven team delivering holistic services, with a focus on safety, dignity and collaborative care across housing, health and legal supports.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience supporting people experiencing family and domestic violence
• Certificate IV in Welfare, Community Services or a related discipline, or currently studying towards one
• Demonstrated experience working with people experiencing complex and challenging circumstances
• Strong understanding of domestic and family violence, homelessness, trauma and mental health
• Excellent communication, advocacy and relationship-building skills
• Ability to build trust and rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds
• Strong case management, assessment and documentation skills
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a collaborative team
• Current NSW Driver Licence

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to women and children experiencing domestic and family violence, homelessness and crisis
• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop personalised support plans
• Provide outreach and in-home support, meeting clients where they are
• Support clients to access appropriate housing, health, legal, financial and community services
• Work collaboratively with government, community and specialist service providers
• Advocate for clients and ensure their dignity, safety, rights and choices are upheld
• Maintain accurate and confidential case notes and records
• Identify and respond appropriately to risk and safety concerns
• Apply a trauma-informed, strengths-based and non-judgemental approach to all interactions

Skills

4+ years experience

Communication skills

Advocacy

Relationship-building

Autonomy in team

Education

Certificate IV in Welfare

Welfare/Community Services related

Job description

The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is seeking a dedicated Case Worker to support women and children facing domestic violence, homelessness and crisis in St George, NSW. You will provide practical and emotional support, advocacy and case management within a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework.

Join a mission-driven team delivering holistic services, with a focus on safety, dignity and collaborative care across housing, health and legal supports.