Micah Projects is a community based not-for-profit organisation with a vision to create justice and respond to injustice at the personal, social, and structural levels in church, government, business, and society. We believe that every child and adult has the right to a home, an income, healthcare, education, safety, dignity, and connection with their community of choice. Micah Projects provides a range of support and advocacy services to individuals and families.

Street to Home provides support to individuals, couples and families experiencing chronic homelessness such as sleeping rough in a public space or in cars move into long term housing with supports.

How you will make a Difference:

As a Sustaining Tenancies Worker, you will work as part of the Street to Home team to respond to advocate for and support people to access/maintain permanent and affordable housing, access support, social and health services, and empower and foster independence and interdependence through participation, and access to appropriate resources, opportunities, and services within the community.

This is a casual position (initial full-time employment to cover an absence until end of August 2024), conditions and salary at Level 3 of the SCHADS Award.

To be considered for this role, you will need to demonstrate your knowledge and experience in providing a holistic, trauma-informed, person-centred approach to support and advocacy.

Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to respond to multiple demands with a problem-solving approach is also essential for this role.

More information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, access the Position Description via the Micah Projects Careers Page.

For more information, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Sustaining Tenancies Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Benefits of working at Micah Projects

• Join a well recognised multidisciplinary organisation.
• Salary Packaging option up to $15,899, increasing your take-home pay (additional meals and entertainment card option up to $2,650).
• Access to other employee benefits and wellbeing hub.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including further training, so you can broaden your horizons and sharpen your skillset during your time with us.

How to Apply!

If you believe that you have interest, passion, and desire to make a difference in people’s lives, please click 'Apply Now' to apply for this position.

Please supply a Resume/CV and a covering letter/email addressing Essential Criteria (maximum of 2 pages), along with any other relevant documentation.

Applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying!

Micah Projects is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

A position description is attached.