headspace has a newly created opportunity for a Vocational Specialist to join the Bankstown team!

The position is:

• Full-time (76 hours per fortnight)
• Monday to Friday
• Level 4 on the Flourish Australia Enterprise Agreement (2018) base salary of $74,000 + 10% super + tax-free salary packaging

About headspace and Flourish 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. headspace provides early intervention mental health services to young people who present with mental health issues, along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services. More information about headspace can be found at: www.headspace.org.au.

Flourish Australia has a long and proud history of providing recovery-oriented mental health services in Australia. We offer a range of services to meet the different needs of those with a lived experience of a mental health issue. This includes help with finding a home that is safe and secure, assistance with training and getting a job, or encouragement to develop friendships and learn new things.

We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island backgrounds, people from CALD and LGBTI communities and mature age candidates.

About the Opportunity

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.

As the Vocational Specialist, 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
• Develop partnerships with employers, training providers, educational institutions, community organisations and other health professionals

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated experience in employment services, vocational rehabilitation, career development or a related field.
2. Emerging knowledge of issues that impact young people with mental health issues when accessing employment and/or educational opportunities.
3. Well developed interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to effectively manage competing demands.
4. Demonstrated experience ability to fully use Microsoft Office Suite and the client information management system.
5. Current Australian Driver’s Licence.

For more information contact Aniela Gokiert, Senior Clinical Manager. E: [email protected], using the subject line: Vocational Specialist - headspace Bankstown enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We are actively observing COVID safe work practices and have implemented flexible working arrangements. We encourage you to get in touch with the listed contact if you have any questions or concerns.

About the Benefits

• Attractive remuneration equivalent to SCHCADS Level 4 $74,000+
• Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
• Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading + 2 additional days of personal leave + access to accrued days off (ADOs)
• Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
• Opportunities for professional development and training such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST