Vocational Specialist headspace
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Job Summary
headspacehas an exciting opportunity for a Vocational Specialist to join our established Bankstownteam!
The position is:
- Closed-term Part-time (45.6 hrs/fortnight) until 30 June 2026
- Working between Monday and Friday
- Attractive salary starting at $88000p.a. (pro-rata) 12% super Tax-Free Benefits!
- Based in Bankstown
About the Opportunity
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation supporting young people aged 12-25 years with their mental & general health care needs. headspace provides young people with the opportunity to seek help early. headspacebrings together local health services under the one roof making it easier for young people and their families to find the information they need.
As the headspace Vocational Specialist you will support young people experiencing mental health issues to achieve their vocational and education goals. Reporting to the headspace Vocational Coordinator you will work within the Individual Placement Support (IPS) program which aims to improve the educational and employment outcomes of young people with mental health concerns who are at risk of disengaging from education and employment.
On a day-to-day basis you will:
- Work with young people to develop individual support plans that set realistic goals and plan strategies to overcome identified barriers to engage in employment and/or education
- Support young people to achieve their vocational and/or education goals
- Engage young people to ensure they link to suitable employment opportunities
- Facilitate professional development workshops to promote the vocational recovery program
- Work closely within a multidisciplinary team to provide integrated and holistic care to young people including active participation in clinical review meetings and other meetings to promote the vocational program to clinical staff.
- Develop partnerships with employers training providers educational institutions community organisations and other health professionals
To find out more about what it means to be a Vocational Specialist please review the Position Description.
About headspace andFlourish Australia
One in four young people have experienced a mental health issue in the past 12 months a higher prevalence than all other age groups.headspaceprovidesearly intervention mental health services to young peoplewho present with mental health issues along with assistance in promoting young peoples covers four core areas: mental health physical health work and study support and alcohol and other drug information aboutheadspacecan be found at:
Flourish Australia is one of Australias most experienced community mental health organisations. Our purpose is to support people to flourish believe in their futures and become contributing members of the community.Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each persons experience will be different and their needs as an individual are unique. Together we set goals connect individuals with the right people support services and opportunities to meet their needs.
Our positions are opento all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities LGBTQ communities and mature age candidates.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- Demonstrated experience in employment services vocational rehabilitation career development or a related field.
- Emerging knowledge of issues that impact young people with mental health issues when accessing employment and/or educational opportunities.
- Proven ability to meet program achievables within agreed timeframes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Well developed interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to effectively manage competing demands.
- Demonstrated ability to fully use Microsoft Office Suite and the client information managementsystem.
- Current Australian Drivers Licence.
Desirable:
- A personal lived experience of a mental health issue.
- Emerging knowledge of the local area and its health services and other community services.
- An understanding of the Individual Placement and Support model.
- Good knowledge of the employment services sector Centrelink and other state and federal employmentinitiatives that impact young people.
For further information please contact Aniela Gokiert Senior Clinical Manager E: (pleasedo notemail applications)
All appointments with Flourish Australias Mental Health Services are subject to a National Criminal History Check a WWCC previous employment reference checks satisfactory Australian residency status and other background checks. All successful applicants will be required to declare any private or secondary employment prior to commencement in line with Flourish Australias Private or Secondary Employment Policy.
About the Benefits
- Level 4 (SCHCADS) on the Flourish Australia EnterpriseAgreement(2018)
- Tax-Free Salary Packagingavailable up to $15900
- Generous leave provisions including17.5% leave loadingand2 additional days of personal leave extra day paid leave over Christmas/New Year paid parental leave
- Family-friendly andflexible working conditions
- Opportunities forcareer progressionprofessional development and trainingsuch as Mental Health First AidACT CBT courses and ASIST
- Employee Assistance Programfor confidential wellbeing support
- Regularsupervision (reflective practice) ongoing 1:1mentoring and strongteam support
- Workplace Community Groupssuch as ourRainbow Networkfor LGBTQ staff members & allies andYarnUpfor Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members
- Exclusive personalFleet pricing discountswith our preferred automotive supplier
- Employee discountsat 400 popular retailers (Woolworths Expedia Myer Kmart etc)
How to Apply
To apply for this position please complete the questions below. You will then be asked to attach a copy of your resume on the following page we encourage you to have your resume up-to-date and available before you commence the application.
Applications close 5pm 4th of December. Apply now!
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
About Company
headspace is here for you. Whether you need information or someone to talk to – we’ll connect you with expert support for your mental health and wellbeing.
