Activities and Engagement Worker

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.

The Supportive Housing – Hope Street team are based at Brisbane Common Ground. Each element of Supportive Housing, from the building to support service design, aims to create the greatest degree of empowerment and independence for people. Supportive Housing – Hope Street uses the Housing First model.

As the Activities and Engagement worker you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to create, facilitate and maintain social engagement opportunities for the tenants of Brisbane Common Ground and to empower them to make choices that improve their quality of life.

This is a permanent full time employment opportunity with conditions and salary at Level 4 of the SCHADS Award.

Key Responsibilities

• Service Delivery:
  • Engage tenants in activities within Brisbane Common Ground and the community.
  • Collaborate with tenants to decide on activities and maintain an activities calendar.
  • Organize food activities for large groups.
  • Source opportunities for community event participation.
  • Facilitate group activities to tackle social isolation.
  • Proactively engage tenants to maximize event attendance.
  • Review and gather feedback on activities.
  • Promote activities with the team.
  • Ensure child and vulnerable adult safeguarding.
  • Provide support as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Offer excellent customer service and problem-solving in high-pressure environments.
  • Liaise professionally with all stakeholders.
• Data Management:
  • Complete administration and data collection for reporting.
  • Ensure organizational data and records are accurate and consistent.
• Collaborative Practice:
  • Work collaboratively within the team, demonstrating teamwork, support, and communication.
  • Provide mentoring and guidance as needed.
• Professional Practice:
  • Participate in supervision and professional development.
  • Manage self-care and maintain professionalism.

Essential Criteria

• Experience in facilitating community engagement events.
• Experience working with people who have experienced homelessness, substance use, or mental health issues.
• Effective communication skills and IT competencies.
• Commitment to cultural diversity and knowledge of equity and WHS principles.
• Positive attitude and ability to work flexibly and proactively in a team environment.

Desirable Criteria

• Current Food Handling Certificate.
• Current First Aid Certificate.

For more information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, see Position Description.

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For more information, please email [email protected].

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 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, Friday 15 November 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.