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 you will work as part of Home for Good to provide centre based services, with outreach elements, through assessment, triage and prioritisation based on presenting needs of individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.

1 year fixed term full-time employment opportunity with conditions and salary at Level 4 of the SCHADS Award.

Desired Skills and Experience

You should have a minimum Diploma in Community Services with experience, or Degree in Human Services/Social Work, or equivalent combination of experience, expertise, and competence as well as demonstrated knowledge of trauma-informed practice and coordinated entry framework.

You are also required to demonstrate knowledge of disadvantage, poverty, homelessness, and complexity in our community and experience and knowledge of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with a culturally and linguistically diverse background.

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 - Home for Good 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 visit the Micah Projects Careers Page by clicking the "Apply Now" button 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.