Health Voyage is a local for purpose not for profit. As a charity organisation we are strongly guided by our values and work towards a vision of healthier people and stronger communities.Health Voyage is the Lead Agency for the Coffs Harbour Women's Health Centre;headspace Coffs Harbour andheadspace Grafton. To find out more about Health Voyage visit our website: https://healthvoyage.org.au/
OUR MISSION:
We provide safe, inclusive, high quality health care and strive for health equity in our community. Empowerment is at the heart of what we do.
OUR VALUES :
Ethical Integrity Respect Diversity Compassion
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds, along with assistance in promoting the wellbeing of young people.
Health Voyage, as lead agency for headspace Grafton, has a vacancy for a dedicated Vocational Specialist. The position is full-time 38 hours per week. This position is available for immediate start and is funded until 30/6/25. The Work & Study team are responsible for providing vocational services to young people who are referred to work and study support at headspace Grafton as part of their care. This is aligned with the international model of supported employment: 'Individual Placement and Support' (IPS). The overall aims of vocational support for young people is to minimise the impact of their mental health concerns and to enable recovery through meaningful employment or education.
About the role:
* Work in conjunction with headspace staff to support young people accessing headspace services to gain employment or to engage in education
* Liaise with local employers, education providers and health professionals to ensure ease of access and smooth transition across a range of employment and educational opportunities for young people
Desired Skills and Experience
About You:
If you have a qualification in vocational services, employment services, education, youth work or have relevant transferable experience you would be well suited to this opportunity.
We seek candidates who have a passion for working with, and inspiring resilience in young people to overcome barriers to accessing employment and/or educational opportunities. You will have knowledge and expertise in the employment sector, combined with an understanding of, skills and interest in, the youth mental health field.
Key responsibilities (see Position Description)
* Comprehensive IPS (Work & Study) program and headspace training provided on commencement
* Base work location is Grafton with regular travel within the Clarence Valley (work vehicles available)
* Paid Parental Leave available to eligible employees
* Generous salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay
To Apply
Applications should include:
* an outline of how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed on the Position Description (visit our website for a PD)
* your current resume detailing your skills, qualifications, and experience, including the names and contact details for two referees, with at least one referee being a current or most recent supervisor
* a cover letter detailing your applicable skills, experience and suitability
Our preferred candidate will have:
* Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and work co-operatively to achieve outcomes.
* Demonstrated experience in supporting service evaluation and associated activities e.g. data collection, compliance activities.
* Willingness to travel and work in an outreach model
* Understanding of and experience working with young people with mental health needs or disabilities
* Knowledge of, and experience with, employment related services, relevant legislation and local labour market trends
* Be a supportive and collaborative team member
Other essential criteria we require for this role includes:
* Experience assisting people facing disadvantage to obtain competitive employment
* Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and work co-operatively to achieve outcomes.
* Willingness to travel and work in an outreach model
* And desirably, an understanding of and experience working with young people with mental health needs or disabilities, and knowledge of, and experience with, employment related services, relevant legislation and local labour market trends.
Health Voyage is committed to a workplace culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, promotes diversity and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all our workforce and members. Candidates who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, LGBTIQA+, or have a lived experience of mental health are encouraged to apply for Health Voyage positions.
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