Support and Advocacy Worker
Support and Advocacy Worker
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Job Description
Micah Projects is a community based notforprofit 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.
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 innercity 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 centrebased 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.
Skills And Experiences
Key Responsibilities:
- Promote a culture of respect safety and traumainformed 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 communitybased environment.
- Knowledge or capacity to acquire knowledge of solutionfocused and problemsolving approaches.
- Drivers license
- Strong engagement and interpersonal skills with a nonjudgemental 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.
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Benefits of working at Micah Projects
- Join a wellrecognised multidisciplinary organisation;
- Salary Packaging option up to $15899 increasing your take home pay (additional meals and entertainment card option up to $2650;
- 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 peoples 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.
While the deadline to receive applications is 5pm Friday 2 May 2025 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
