Employer: Micah Projects
Region: Brisbane
Closing Date: 27 December 2024
Job Description:
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 Sustaining Tenancies 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.
This is a fixed term full time employment opportunity until 30 June 2025 with option to extend with conditions and salary at Level 4 of the SCHADS Award.
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide assertive outreach and develop individual service or health care plans.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to meet participants’ needs.
- Advocate for individuals with government departments and community agencies.
- Support participants in developing self-advocacy skills.
- Maintain accurate data and case notes in the organizational database.
- Participate in supervision and professional development activities.
Essential Criteria:
- Commitment to Micah Projects’ vision and mission.
- Willingness to obtain relevant qualifications (Diploma in Community Services or Degree in Human Services/Social Work).
- Demonstrated engagement and interpersonal skills, particularly in crisis situations.
- Experience in people management, volunteering, and leadership in community settings.
- Positive attitude and ability to work flexibly and adaptively.
- Commitment to cultural diversity and equity principles.
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].
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.
While the deadline to receive applications is 5pm, Friday 27 December 2024, 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.
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Position Description:
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