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.

Home for Good works to find sustainable solutions for people who are homeless or for individuals, families and children who might become homeless without support. Based in inner-city Brisbane, the team provides information, support, advocacy, health, recreational and employment services to help people resolve crisis and secure long-term housing outcomes.

As a Support and Advocacy Worker, you will provide centre-based services with outreach elements to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Through assessment, triage, advocacy and person-centred support, you will work alongside participants to resolve crisis, strengthen self-advocacy, access housing, healthcare and specialist services, and achieve sustainable outcomes.

There are 2 full-time employment opportunities at Level 4 of the SCHADS Award.

We have one 3-month contract and one 6-month contract available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide centre based and outreach support through assessment, triage and individual support planning.
• Work with participants to resolve crisis, access housing, healthcare, aged care, NDIS and other specialist services.
• Advocate alongside participants and build strong relationships with community organisations and government agencies.
• Develop, review and implement service and healthcare plans using the VI-SPDAT assessment tool.
• Maintain accurate case notes, participant records and reporting in organisational systems.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team using trauma informed and harm minimisation approaches.

Essential Criteria:

• Commitment to the vision, mission and values of Micah Projects.
• Diploma in Community Services, Degree in Human Services or Social Work, or willingness to obtain a qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated engagement and interpersonal skills supporting people in crisis who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
• Ability to work flexibly within a team and independently while building positive relationships with participants and stakeholders.
• Commitment to cultural diversity, including First Nations people, and knowledge of equity and workplace health and safety principles.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to work in community settings, including public spaces.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience supporting people experiencing homelessness through outreach, advocacy or community services.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary or community-based support teams.
• Knowledge of housing, health and community service systems.

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

Click on Apply Now to access the Position Description through our careers page.

For more information, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Support and Advocacy Workers x2 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 discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family;
• Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program;
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including further training, so you can broaden your horizons and sharpen your skillset during your time with us;
• Access to other employee benefits, including Portable Long Service Leave (QLeave), supply of uniforms, and Flare benefits.

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.

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.

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

A position description is attached.

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.