headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds. headspace has 108 centres across Australia in metropolitan, regional and remote areas, as well as online and phone support services through eheadspace.

Sonder is the lead agency for headspace Adelaide, Edinburgh North, Marion and Onkapringa.

Why are we hiring?

You may have noticed recently that Sonder has been advertising a large number of role opportunities - this is all due to our significant growth which has resulted in us being able to support more people in more communities. Whilst our growth has led to us now employing over 300 people, we’ve made sure to retain our friendly culture and practical approach.

What benefits can we offer?

When you work with Sonder, you become part of the Sonder family and that provides you with a number of benefits such as:

• Salary (excluding super) paid above award
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional Development Allowance
• Generous salary packaging options
• Meal & entertainment allowances
• Paid parental leave, and much more!

Sonder are open to negotiating further benefits with the successful applicant to ensure an excellent working environment for you.

Learn about the position:

Hours: Part Time (0.8FTE)

Location: Edinburgh North

The Employment Specialist will implement the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) program at either headspace Onkaparinga or headspace Edinburgh North. As an Employment Specialist working in the IPS program your overall function is to assist young people (up to 25 years old) who volunteer for the program to find and retain competitive employment.

The Employment Specialist will facilitate intensive and individualised support. With a case load at a maximum of 20 active clients this allows the Employment Specialist the freedom and flexibility to support the young person in a way that is currently rare within the vocational sector.

Reporting directly to the Individual Placement Support Supervisor, your responsibilities will be:

• Provide dedicated employment services to young people
• Carry out all phases of employment services including intake, engagement, assessment, job placement, coaching and post placement follow-along support.
• Support with job development activities including compiling resumes and cover letters, completing job applications, interview preparation.
• Engage with government income support and labour market programs where suitable/necessary and assist young people to attend job service provider and Centrelink appointments.
• Attend networking meetings and appointments with employers, community service organisations and education providers to create job opportunities for young people.
• Attend relevant community events as required.

Experience requirements:

• Demonstrated experience working within a fast-paced environment;
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in employment services, vocational rehabilitation, career development or a related field.
• Experience in working with youth, families, agencies and communities.
• Experience providing career-planning advice to young people.
• An understanding of the Individual Placement and Support model
• Experience working with people experiencing mental ill-health

Qualification requirements:

• Knowledge and experience in using the Microsoft suite of software and databases
• An appropriate qualification in a relevant field is desirable but not essential
• Eligible for membership to the Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA) desirable but not essential

*We encourage all applicants to read through the full position description before applying. This can be found at http://sonder.net.au/careers/

Please note: In accordance with the state government directive of vaccination mandates for healthcare setting workers, it is a condition of employment that you have received the required dose of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccination or an endorsed medical exemption.

How to apply:

Applicants are requested to send a cover letter and resume to Sonder via our careers portal on our website.

Feel free to send any enquiries to [email protected] using the subject line: Employment Specialist - Youth - Onkaparinga / Edinburgh North enquiry via EthicalJobs.