Organisation : headspace
Location : Melbourne (Sunshine)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Support Services, Mental Health
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 10 Sep, 2019
About the organisation
Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health (Orygen) is the world’s leading research and knowledge translation organisation focusing on mental ill-health in young people. Further information available at https://www.orygen.org.au/About/About-Us
headspace is a world-first youth mental health initiative that supports young people who are going through a tough time; whether it’s depression, anxiety, relationship break-ups or alcohol and other drug issues. The youth-friendly services at headspace are aimed at teenagers and young adults in recognition of the fact that 75 percent of mental disorders emerge before the age of 25 years. Further information available at https://headspace.org.au/about-us/who-we-are/
About the role
Full-Time fixed term position available until 30 June 2021
The Youth Vocational Specialist role requires intensive work with young people experiencing a range of mental health issues. This will involve assertive outreach work combined with excellent youth engagement skills to ensure young people are well supported and are linked to suitable employment opportunities.
Reporting to the Clinical Services Manager, this exciting new role requires extensive knowledge and expertise in the career development or disability employment sector, with a demonstrated understanding of youth mental health. The focus of the position is to implement the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) program within headspace Sunshine
The Youth Vocational Specialist will:
- Develop and deliver training workshops to clinical staff, community groups and other organisations that promote vocational recovery.
- Develop partnerships with external organisations that increase access to vocational opportunities for young people of the service.
- Attend networking meetings and appointments with employers, community service organisations and education providers to create job opportunities for young people.
- Assist with the development of vocational marketing materials to promote the vocational program.
- Complete IPS and vocational recovery training and reporting.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Youth Vocational Specialist – headspace Sunshine via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #Mental_Health
