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 have 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.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Aged Care Navigator to join our Care Finder Program. This role involves providing specialist and intensive assistance to help individuals understand and access aged care services and connect with other relevant supports in the community.

This is a fixed term until 30 June 2025, full time employment opportunity with conditions and salary at Level 5 of the SCHADS Award.

Desired Skills and Experience - Key Responsibilities:

• Promote a culture of respect, safety, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Assist individuals in understanding My Aged Care and available support opportunities.
• Conduct assertive outreach to engage and build rapport with potential participants.
• Undertake holistic assessments to determine individuals’ needs and access supports.
• Establish and maintain relationships with organisations to improve participant access to aged care and specialist services.
• Maintain participant relationships throughout the duration of support.
• Collaborate with other care finder organisations to ensure comprehensive support for participants.
• Contribute to a safe workplace in compliance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant Human Services certificate, diploma, or tertiary qualification and extensive experience, or a combination of experience, expertise, and competence.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with disadvantaged individuals.
• Understanding of assertive outreach and trauma-informed care.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and with external stakeholders.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, and IT competencies.
• Commitment to cultural diversity and knowledge of equity and WHS principles.
• Positive attitude and ability to work flexibly and proactively.

For more information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, see the attached 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, including supply of uniforms, and wellbeing hub;
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including further training, so you can broaden your horizons and sharpen your skill-set during your time with us;
• 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 Apply Now to visit the Micah Projects Careers Page 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.