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.

Family Connections is an approach developed and tested over more than 25 years in the USA.

The program is grounded in prevention and intervention practices with a focus on supporting families to reduce risk factors and increase protective factors in the family environment. At its core, Family Connections is a strength based, systems orientated approach, offering in-home family support, that utilises evidence-based assessment tools to identify needs and outcome driven service plans.

Micah Projects is seeking a compassionate and committed Peer Worker to join our Family Connections Team in Caboolture. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, evidence-based program supporting families experiencing complex challenges and at risk of child protection involvement.

This is a fixed term part time 0.6FTE employment opportunity with conditions and salary at Level 2 of the SCHADS Award.

As a Family Connections Peer Worker, you will:

• Build trusting, collaborative relationships with families to support parenting and reduce social isolation.
• Provide emotional and social support to increase families’ confidence and resilience.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team and external stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for children.
• Advocate for families and help them navigate systems and services.
• Participate in a clinical trial of the Family Connections model, adapted from a successful US-based program.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has lived experience relevant to the role and a passion for supporting families.
• Understands child development and the challenges faced by vulnerable families.
• Communicates effectively and works well in a team.
• Is committed to cultural safety and supporting Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and culturally diverse families.
• Is willing to engage in training and contribute to program evaluation.

Requirements

• Current Driver’s Licence

More information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, select the link to the Position Description.

For more information, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Peer Worker - Caboolture 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, including supply of uniforms, 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.
• Access to discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program.

How to Apply!

If you believe that you have interest, passion, and desire to make a difference in people’s lives, please click on 'Apply now'.

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

While the deadline to receive applications is advertised, 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.