Support and Advocacy Worker - Homefront

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.

Inclusive Health Partnership Cluster is responsible for enabling vulnerable people to have access to health and social services to maximise their ability to live independently in the community. The cluster teams cover working with people who are experiencing homelessness and who are vulnerable due to their health in social housing, boarding houses, or hotels. 

Homefront is a collaboration between Micah Projects, Queensland Health’s Princess Alexandra Hospital, and primary care providers. 

The Homefront Program delivers outreach support that connects people with clinical care, community support, and housing by providing integrated care. 

Homefront is funded by Queensland Health to improve outcomes for vulnerable people with complex health needs who present frequently at the PAH Emergency Department (ED). 

How you will make a Difference:

As a Support and Advocacy Worker, you will work as part of the Homefront Team to deliver outreach services that connect people with primary health care, housing, and other community-based supports by providing integrated care.

This is a full-time, fixed term opportunity until end of June 2024, with conditions and salary at Level 4 of the SCHADS Award.

To be considered for this role, you will have a relevant tertiary qualification and demonstrated experience in providing Support and case coordination to people with complex needs.

Demonstrated engagement and interpersonal skills, ability and commitment to work collaboratively within a team and a positive attitude is also essential for this position.
More information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, select the link to the Position Description. 

For more information, please email **@micahprojects.org.au.

Benefits of working at Micah Projects

• Join a well-recognised multidisciplinary team
• Salary Packaging options, increasing your take-home pay while also supporting in house activities 
• Access to employee benefits 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

How to Apply!

Please supply a Resume/CV and a covering letter addressing the Essential Criteria, along with any other documentation relevant for this position. 

If you believe that you have interest, passion, and desire to make a difference in a person’s life, please visit the Micah Projects Careers Page to apply for this position.

While the deadline to receive applications is 5pm, Sunday 28 January 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.