Community Services and Development,Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical,Voluntary, Charity & Social Work
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.
We aim to empower and foster independence through participation, and access to appropriate resources, opportunities, and services within the community.
As a Support and Advocacy Worker you will work as part of the Lotus Place Team to advocate for and support individuals and families to access/maintain permanent and affordable housing, support, social and health services.
This is a permanent full time employment opportunity with conditions and salary at Level 4 of the SCHADS Award.
Desired Skills and Experience
Candidates should possess a relevant certificate, diploma, or tertiary qualification, along with extensive experience, or a combination of experience, expertise, and competence.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with individuals who have faced disadvantages is essential, along with a solid understanding of the support services system available for Forgotten Australians across Australia.
Additionally, strong communication and problem-solving skills are required to maximize participant care within a multidisciplinary team setting.
For more information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, see Position Description.
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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 to apply for this position.
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, Monday 21 October 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.
