The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services who arecommitted to serving people in need in our community and shaping a more just and compassionate society.
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As the Settlement Engagement Worker you will play a key role in supporting people from refugee and humanitarian entrant backgrounds to access services build connections and engage confidently in their new community. Based within the North Coast Settlement Service this role focuses on creating welcoming responsive and culturally safe support for clients. You will be a trusted first point of contact helping people navigate services connect with opportunities and feel supported every step of the way.
Deliver warm respectful and responsive customer service for enquiries relating to support volunteering membership and donations
Complete intake assessments and make appropriate internal and external referrals
Collect and record data in line with Data Exchange and reporting requirements
Support and participate in community development activities including Harmony Day Refugee Week and other local events
Build and maintain partnerships that support positive outcomes for clients
Contribute to continuous improvement through accurate data capture and feedback
Relevant community services qualification and or lived experience.
Demonstrated experience working with humanitarian entrants and or other vulnerable migrants in a settlement context.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences including cultural sensitivity and cross cultural communication.
Ability to assess needs and respond appropriately to service user enquiries.
Strong computer literacy and time management skills with the ability to use multiple systems particularly Microsoft Office.
Ability to work discreetly and comply with all privacy and confidentiality requirements.
Fluency in a community language is highly regarded ideally Anuak or Arabic
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St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds ethnicities cultures and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and arecommitted to engaging a diverse 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 intheSocietys 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.
The St Vincent de Paul Society assists people experiencing poverty and inequality and works to shape a more just and compassionate society.