Site Leader - Crisis Accommodation

Job No: VIN881

Location: Inner West, NSW

Employment Status: Full-time, permanent

Closing Date: 4 Apr 2018 AEST

Make a real difference to the lives of others! Work with a collaborative team to create a welcoming and supportive environment for families who are rebuilding their lives.  Be mentored to develop new skills applicable to the community services sector.

• Full-time 38 hours per week /permanent
• Based in Inner West, NSW
• Current NSW Driver Licence is required
• Hourly rate:  SCHCADS Level 4, from $31.05 depending on qualifications
• The St Vincent de Paul Society considers being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

What we do

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services and has been assisting people experiencing disadvantage in NSW for more than 130 years. Our people reach out to the most vulnerable in our community through our Conferences, Special Works and Vinnies shops. The Society’s mission is to shape a more just and compassionate society by offering a ‘hands up’ approach to people in need respecting their dignity, sharing our hope and encouraging them to take control of their own destiny.

 About the Service

Sydney Archdiocese provides support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the Family & Community Services (FACS) districts of South East Sydney, Inner West Sydney and South West Sydney. Its Client Support Services provide case management and advocacy for single men and women, couples without children and families, in their homes or in crisis or transitional accommodation.

 The Role

The Site Leader will lead a team of site-based support staff, ensuring support is provided in an holistic client-centred, trauma informed framework and in accordance with cultural safety principles. The Site Leader reports to the Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) Coordinator and will have collaborative relationships with the case management team. 

This role will report to the Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) Coordinator.  Please click here for a copy of the Position Description.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

The St Vincent de Paul Society considers being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

• Cert IV or higher level qualifications in Social Work/Social Science/Community Welfare or other relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience in supervisory role and understanding of administrative, accountability and data management processes.
• Understanding of homelessness issues and its effects
• Ability to use sound judgement and act appropriately in crisis and emergency situations.
• Well-developed communication skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with an ability to relate positively and confidently with a wide range of people.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and to work independently and unsupervised.
• Willingness to work within the ethos and Mission Statement of the St Vincent de Paul Society and the Society’s Code of Conduct and ability to maintain an ethical, reflective practice towards residents and staff, and a commitment to this.
• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation as it relates to the workplace.
• Sound understanding of child protection issues, legislation and requirements.
• Current NSW drivers licence.
• Demonstrated ability to use client database and Microsoft Office packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook.

Come and join our team!

We believe our employees are key to our success and in return we offer:

• Job satisfaction working as part of a team making a difference to people’s lives in an organisation that cares about people. 
• Generous salary packaging benefits to employees where a portion of take-home pay is tax-free.
• In addition to excellent learning and development programs, as a large purpose driven organisation we provide opportunities to grow your career across a range of teams and services.
• Supportive, friendly and values driven team environment and culture.

Prior to an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check, Working with Children check, Health Declaration and/or a medical check, and Entitlement to work in Australia check.

If you have questions about this role, please email to hr@vinnies.org.au quoting job number and position title:  Site Leader - Crisis Accommodation (Inner West) / VIN881.

Applications close at 11:30 pm on 4 April 2018

Please submit your application - attach your Resume and your

responses to the Essential Criteria outlined in the Position Description.

Information on how to apply.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. The Society strongly encourages applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.