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

Lotus Place is a dedicated state-wide support service for people who experienced childhood abuse in institutional settings. Services are offered from 3 locations: Brisbane, Rockhampton, and Townsville. Lotus Place provides integrated peer support, advocacy, counselling, and other specialised support services who have experienced childhood abuse in institutional settings.

As a Support and Advocacy Worker, you will be part of the Lotus Place Team, advocating for and supporting individuals and families to access and maintain permanent and affordable housing, support, social, and health services.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of respect, safety, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Assist individuals in resolving crises, enhancing resilience, and establishing support networks.
• Use tools and processes for planned support and coordination with other agencies.
• Maintain high-quality work and well-documented case notes using the Data and Case Management system.
• Provide proactive and supported referrals to specialist services.
• Empower and foster independence through participation and access to community resources.
• Develop observation and engagement skills to understand the dynamics of groups of people who use substances.
• Support individuals to access appropriate grants through the Forde Foundation.
• Commitment to a safe workplace as per the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant certificate, diploma, or tertiary qualification and extensive experience, or a combination of experience, expertise, and competence.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with disadvantaged individuals and understanding the support services system for Forgotten Australians.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and with external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in IT systems, including Microsoft Office.
• Positive attitude and ability to work flexibly, adaptively, and proactively.

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 - Lotus South Queensland 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 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 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.

A position description is attached.