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
Young Mothers for Young Women (YMYW) offers peer and professional support to young pregnant and parenting women, 25 years and under, their children and families who reside in the Brisbane City Council and Moreton Bay region. Young women can access a variety of different services through our Wellspring Hub including targeted family support, group work, antenatal services, child health clinics and GP services. The program provides a two-generation approach meeting the needs of the parents and their children. We celebrate the strengths of young women who are parenting and recognize issues related to housing, health, social isolation, employment, education and income are interconnected and solutions require an integrated approach.
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Family Support & Advocacy Worker to join our Young Mothers for Young Women (YMYW) team. This role involves providing targeted family support through outreach strategies to young pregnant and parenting women, their children, and families with high and complex needs. The goal is to improve family functioning, housing stability, and community connections.
This is a fixed term full time employment opportunity until June 2027 with conditions and salary at Level 4 of the SCHADS Award.
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Responsibilities:
Promote a culture of respect, safety, and trauma-informed approaches.
Provide outreach and home visiting support, coordinated case management, and advocacy.
Conduct holistic assessments and develop support plans.
Facilitate proactive referrals to specialist services.
Empower families through participation and access to resources.
Support positive parent-child interactions and school readiness.
Advocate for young women in child protection, family law, and domestic violence situations.
Conduct risk assessments and report as necessary.
Assist with housing stability and access to healthcare and education.
Essential Criteria:
Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or a related field.
Experience working with young pregnant and parenting women.
Knowledge of assertive outreach and home visiting using a case work model.
Commitment to social justice and organisational policies.
Effective communication and advocacy skills.
Ability to conduct assessments and develop support plans.
Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culturally diverse backgrounds.
High level of written and verbal skills, and IT competencies.
Positive attitude, flexibility, and ability to work both autonomously and in a team.
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 discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family;
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, 23 May Friday 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.
