Full-time Exempt | 40 hrs./week | Flex schedule - some evenings and weekends required | $55,000/yr-$58,000/yr | Full-Time Benefits 

Help families move from housing instability to long-term stability. As a Social Worker at St. Vincent de Paul – Madison, you will walk alongside newly housed families as they build financial security, strengthen life skills, and move toward independence. This is meaningful, relationship-based work with measurable community impact. 

Job Summary

In this full-time role, you will be a key member of St. Vincent de Paul – Madison’s Social Services team, supporting programs that promote long-term stability and well-being for individuals and families in our community. Core responsibilities include assessing and supporting program participants, developing and monitoring individualized case plans, coordinating services and referrals, maintaining accurate and confidential records, and collaborating with internal teams and community partners. This position plays an essential role in strengthening families, advancing program outcomes, and furthering the mission of St. Vincent de Paul through compassionate, client-centered service. 

 What a Typical Week Might Include:

• Meeting with a newly housed family to review budgeting goals
• Coordinating with landlords or community partners
• Facilitating a life skills workshop
• Reviewing outcome metrics with leadership
• Supporting a microlending client through the approval process

What You Can Bring 

Required 

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, or a related field.
• Training and experience in trauma-informed care.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Ability to use quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate program outcomes and participant progress.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and digital communication platforms.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultures, abilities, races, and backgrounds.
• Ability to follow safeguarding best practices when working with children and vulnerable adults.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check in accordance with the safeguarding policy.
• Reliable personal transportation for travel within Dane County, Wisconsin (mileage reimbursed).

Preferred

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Three or more years of experience supporting individuals or families experiencing poverty.

What You’ll Love!

• Relationship-centered work that creates visible impact
• A mission-driven team grounded in dignity and belonging
• Supportive leadership and collaborative problem-solving
• Opportunities to shape program effectiveness through data and innovation
• Generous PTO and comprehensive benefits

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS 

The requirements described below are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job: 

• Frequently required to stand, walk, talk and hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. 
• Ability to climb stairs 
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds without assistance 
• Ability to travel to varying locations to meet with staff and/or partners. 
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions 
• Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance required 
• This position occasionally may work outdoors in all types of weather conditions 

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul does not and shall not discriminate in our employment, services and volunteerism on the basis of age, race, color, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, military service, or use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer’s premises during nonworking hours, or any characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal law. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, and vendors. Although the District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul does not generally consider religion in either hiring or the services it provides, because we are a Catholic charity, requiring liaison with the Catholic Church and its members, certain positions involving such liaisons are reserved for members of the Catholic Church. The District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul reserves the right to consider whether the conduct reflected in a criminal conviction demonstrates an incompatibility with the responsibilities of the specific job for which an applicant is applying.

EQUITY

St. Vincent de Paul has a vision for a deeply inclusive environment for our membership, staff, and volunteers. To foster a culture of belonging while providing equitable service delivery above and beyond Equal Opportunity requirements, SVdP candidates must be committed to cultural competency growth and work within diverse teams. SVdP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

We encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply, even if you do not meet every preferred qualification.