Youth Vocational Specialist â headspace Mackay
Youth Vocational Specialist â headspace Mackay
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Job Description
- Mackay QLD
- Full time 38 hours per week
- Competitive salary salary packaging
Come for the life experience stay for the lifestyle
Help young people achieve their education and employment goals
headspace Mackay is a youth service and is run under lead agency North and West Remote Health to deliver services to youth aged 12 25 years. Were looking for a passionate experienced and dedicated person to join our team!
As a Youth Vocational Specialist with headspace Mackay youll work alongside our clinical team to provide individualised work and study support for young people facing barriers to employment or education often due to mental health challenges.
Using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model youll help young people set goals build confidence and connect with employers training providers and education services to achieve sustainable outcomes.
What youll be doing
- Manage a caseload of young people referred through headspace Mackay.
- Co-design career profiles and employment plans with each participant.
- Provide hands-on support with job searching applications and interview preparation.
- Partner with local employers to open opportunities and provide workplace support.
- Maintain strong connections with education providers employment agencies and community services.
- Deliver culturally safe youth-friendly services that empower young people to succeed.
What were looking for
- Qualifications and/or experience in employment services vocational rehabilitation youth work career development or a related field.
- Passion for working with young people including an understanding of the challenges they face in our region.
- Knowledge of issues affecting people with mental health in accessing work and study.
- Excellent engagement skills and the ability to build relationships with young people employers and community stakeholders.
- Current drivers licence and ability to travel as needed.
Experience with the IPS model and working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people is highly regarded.
We love our work - so will you!
- Competitive salary plus salary packaging up to $15900.
- 5 weeks annual leave 17.5% leave loading.
- 12% superannuation employer contribution.
- Ongoing training mentoring and professional development.
- A supportive inclusive team culture focused on making a real difference.
If youre driven to help young people reach their potential in work and study we want to hear from you.
Why join headspace
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundationproviding early intervention mental health services to 1225-year olds along with assistance in promoting young peoples wellbeing. This covers core areas including mental health physical health work and study support and alcohol and other drug services.
headspace are also proud to support and encourage you in your professional development!
Next Steps
- Were reviewing applications as they arriveapply today!
- Dont quite meet every single requirement but still believe youd be a great fit for the job Well never know unless you hit the Apply button. Start your journey with us today.
- Or Contact Carmen Davey on for a confidential discussion about the role.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
