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

Safer Lives Mobile Service (SLMS) is funded to support women and children and or other identified victims of domestic and family violence who are homeless or at risk of homelessness due to domestic and family violence. Safer Lives Mobile Service triage with women their immediate and longer-term housing needs. The Safer Lives Mobile Team works in partnership with Brisbane Domestic Violence Service and Micah Projects Housing and Homelessness Teams.

As a Specialist Domestic Violence and Housing Advocate, you will work as part of the team to provide mobile support to women and children, or other victims who are in housing crisis due to domestic and family violence to access safe affordable and appropriate emergency and long-term housing options.

This is a casual role with conditions and salary at Level 3 of the SCHADS Award. Shifts can be Monday - Sunday 4pm - 12am & 11:30pm - 7:30am Saturday & Sunday 7am - 3pm & 8:30am - 4:30pm

Desired Skills and Experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Support victims of domestic and family violence to access crisis accommodation and longer-term housing options.
• Respond to referrals from DV Connect, Qld Police Service, and Qld Health Social Workers.
• Provide outreach support and safety planning to women and children in motels.
• Assist women with emergency/crisis motel access 24/7.
• Provide case management, emotional support, safety planning, and advocacy.
• Maintain high-quality case notes and support plans.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with government and non-government services.
• Ensure services are culturally sensitive and use interpreters when necessary.
• Work in a crisis environment and respond to multiple demands.
• Commit to child and vulnerable adult safeguarding.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant experience and/or appropriate qualification.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.
• Experience in human services and collaborative teamwork.
• Ability to work across various shifts.
• Commitment to child and vulnerable adult safeguarding.
• Proficiency in IT systems and case management.
• Positive attitude and ability to work flexibly in a team and autonomously.
• Commitment to cultural diversity and WHS principles.

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: Specialist Domestic Violence and Housing Advocate enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Benefits of working at Micah Projects

• Join a well-recognised multidisciplinary organisation;
• Salary Packaging option up to $18,550, increasing your take home pay (including 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.

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.