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
Safer Lives Mobile Service (SLMS) is funded to support women and children and or other identified victims of domestic and family violence who are homeless or at risk of homelessness due to domestic and family violence. Safer Lives Mobile Service triage with women their immediate and longer-term housing needs. The Safer Lives Mobile Team works in partnership with Brisbane Domestic Violence Service and Micah Projects Housing and Homelessness Teams.
As a Specialist Domestic Violence and Housing Advocate, you will work as part of the team to provide mobile support to women and children, or other victims who are in housing crisis due to domestic and family violence to access safe affordable and appropriate emergency and long-term housing options.
This is a casual role with conditions and salary at Level 3 of the SCHADS Award. Shifts can be Monday - Sunday 4pm - 12am & 11:30pm - 7:30am Saturday & Sunday 7am - 3pm & 8:30am - 4:30pm
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Responsibilities:
Support victims of domestic and family violence to access crisis accommodation and longer-term housing options.
Respond to referrals from DV Connect, Qld Police Service, and Qld Health Social Workers.
Provide outreach support and safety planning to women and children in motels.
Assist women with emergency/crisis motel access 24/7.
Provide case management, emotional support, safety planning, and advocacy.
Maintain high-quality case notes and support plans.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with government and non-government services.
Ensure services are culturally sensitive and use interpreters when necessary.
Work in a crisis environment and respond to multiple demands.
Commit to child and vulnerable adult safeguarding.
Join a well-recognised multidisciplinary organisation;
Salary Packaging option up to $18,550, increasing your take home pay (including 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 21 March 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.
