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.

Job Description

The Care Finder Program is a part of consortium comprised of Micah Projects, Communify Queensland and Queensland Positive People that targets people who have one or more reason for requiring intensive support to interact with My Aged Care, access aged care services and/or other relevant supports in the community.

Aged Care Navigators provide specialist and intensive assistance to help people understand and access aged care and connect with other relevant supports in the community.

As an Aged Care Navigator, you will work as part of the Health and Services Integration Cluster to advocate for and support individuals so that they are empowered to access appropriate resources, opportunities and aged care services within the community.

This is a permanent part time employment opportunity with conditions and salary at Level 4/5 of the SCHADS Award.

Desired Skills and Experience

You should have a relevant Human Services certificate, diploma or tertiary qualification along with extensive experience, or a combination of experience, expertise, and competence. You are required to demonstrate knowledge and experience of working with people who have experienced disadvantages.

An understanding of assertive outreach and trauma informed care is also essential for this position.

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: Aged Care Navigator 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 visit the Micah Projects Careers Page by clicking "Apply Now" to apply for this position.

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!

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.