Company description:

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values shape a more just and compassionate society.

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Job description:

• SCHCADS Award hourly rates ranging from $44 to $48 (dependent on experience)
• Full-time max-term: Monday to Friday + Some WFH Flexibiliy
• Clear pathways to career progression + ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Generous NFP Tax-Free Packaging Benefits, increasing take home pay up to 16k

Your Role

Make a difference by supporting women and families experiencing homelessness. This impactful role offers the opportunity to provide compassionate casework, crisis intervention, and advocacy to those in need. You will be joining a compassionate and supportive team that values your expertise, prioritises your professional development, and empowers you to make a lasting difference in your local community.

Your Responsibility

Deliver individual counselling across a range of modalities including face-to-face, video, and telephone.

Facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic group programs.

Conduct risk assessments and manage emergency risk plans.

Maintain accurate and timely client documentation and reporting.

Actively participate in case conferencing, clinical supervision, quality improvement, and program review processes.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for clients.

• Develop case conceptualisation and treatment plans informed by client assessments.

Profile description:

You Will Need

• TAFE Certificate IV or relevant tertiary study (completed or in progress).
• Proven experience supporting vulnerable people, especially those facing homelessness
• Knowledge of homelessness-related issues like mental health, addiction, and family breakdown.
• Excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage crises.
• NSW driver licence and proficiency in basic computer systems.
• Experience working with women/families will be highly regarded

Apply Now

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

Any queries please email [email protected]

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.

We offer:

• Supportive Team - Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay - Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Career Progression - Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth.
• Wellbeing Support - EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being.
• Inclusive Culture - Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits - Enjoy up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life.