Permanent Full-Time Position (38 hours per week)$36.00 - $41.52 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging Darwin Location Life at St Vincent de Paul Society At St Vincent de Paul Society, you'll be joining a team of committed staff and volunteers who work to improve the lives of those they assist throughout the community. We're bold with ideas and operate with pace and passion. Always looking for better ways to achieve our 'good works', St Vincent de Paul Society employees are innovative professionals who are driven to help make positive change. St Vincent de Paul Society Northern Territory is a highly regarded charitable organisation with strong retail and community service operations all over the Northern Territory!
The Role The Caseworker undertakes client-focused case work with companions in our Community Housing Service. The Caseworker works with companions using a strength-based approach to develop a case management plan to address specific client needs including developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the plan.
The Caseworker – Darwin role will work primarily with companions residing within our Bakhita Centre and Park Lodge facilities.
To be successful in this position; you will need to meet the following selection criteria: Relevant qualifications in Social Work and/or Case Management experience, working with persons affected by homelessness, mental illness, and/or substance abuseStrong relationship-building skills, a positive attitude, with a willingness to learnEffective written, oral communication and interpersonal skills, including effectively communicating with stakeholders from a diverse range of backgrounds and groups Excellent time management skills with the ability to work independentlyAbility to maintain confidentially of information at all timesDemonstrated genuine respect for all people regardless of their situationProof of COVID-19 vaccination certificate (3 doses)Ability to work within the philosophy of the Society and in accordance with policy and procedures to promote the values and mission of the Society To apply, please submit your resume via SEEK today!
You will be required to complete a police check should you be successful in being appointed to our organisation. To be eligible for this position you must have an appropriate visa to work in Australia/New Zealand.
The St Vincent de Paul SocietyNorthern Territory is an EqualOpportunity Employer. Individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.