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.
As a Sustaining Tenancies Worker, you will work as part of Home for Good team 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.
There are 2 positions available, 1 – full time fixed term until 30 June 2025 and 1 x full time fixed term (4 months) opportunity with conditions and salary at Level 4 of the SCHADS Award.
Desired Skills and Experience
You should have a Diploma in Community Services, or Degree in Human Services/Social work, or equivalent combination of experience, expertise and competence along with demonstrated engagement and interpersonal skills particularly with those in crisis situations and who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Demonstrated organisational skills and willingness to work with disadvantaged people in public spaces.
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: Sustaining Tenancies Workers x2 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, via the Apply Now link, to apply for this position.
A position description is attached.
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 set, 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.