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

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. Located in inner-city Brisbane, a range of services are available for individuals and families including information, support, advocacy, health, recreational, and employment services. These services are funded and compliant with Queensland Government Specialist Homelessness Program Guidelines.

As a Support and Advocacy Worker within the Home for Good team, you will provide centre-based or outreach services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. You will work collaboratively to deliver support, advocacy, and health care plans, ensuring the immediate needs of participants are met in a supportive, informed, safe, and respectful manner.

This is a fixed term. full time employment opportunity with conditions and salary at Level 4 of the SCHADS Award.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote a culture of respect, safety, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Provide support through assessment, triage, and prioritisation based on participants' needs.
• Develop and implement support and health care plans.
• Advocate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare documentation for housing and service eligibility.
• Submit referrals to internal and external agencies.
• Transport individuals to support services or safe accommodation as needed.
• Maintain accurate data and case management records.
• Participate in supervision, professional development, and team meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety regulations.

Essential Criteria:

• Formal qualification relevant to the role and/or demonstrated experience in a community-based environment.
• Knowledge or capacity to acquire knowledge of solution-focused and problem-solving approaches.
• Strong engagement and interpersonal skills, with a non-judgemental approach.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• IT proficiency, including data and case management systems, Outlook, and Microsoft Office.
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and ability to work both autonomously and within a team.

For more information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, see Position Description.

For more information, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Support and Advocacy Worker 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 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.

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.