Vocational Specialist - Headspace

Reference Number: 642

Job Title: Vocational Specialist  - Individual Placement and Support Program 
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Full Time until June 2025                                                                 

Hours per Fortnight: 80 

Applications close: 20/09/2024
Location: Headspace Shepparton 

About GV Health – Mental Health Services:

Our skilled and committed team of Mental Health professionals provide an innovative range of services for individuals suffering from, or at risk of, serious mental health problems requiring short and long-term treatment and support. Our comprehensive service is offered across the municipalities of Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, Greater Shepparton and Moira regions.

Our multidisciplinary professionals are from an array of backgrounds and disciplines and work across a range of settings and services including:

• Adult Mental Health
• Community Mental Health
• Acute Adult Inpatient Unit - Wanyarra
• Aged Persons Mental Health
• Child and Youth Mental Health

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About the program

The Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is an initiative of the Department of Social Services and evaluated via IPS works. The program has been expanded from a trial to being embedded in 50 headspace centres, including headspace Shepparton, throughout Australia and the service offers employment and vocational support to complement existing clinical mental health and non-vocational support.

About headspace

headspace centres and services operate across Australia, in metro, regional and rural areas, supporting young Australians and their families to be mentally healthy and engaged in their communities.

About the role

Working with clinical colleagues in headspace Shepparton, you will support young people experiencing mental ill-health by providing individualised work and study support to improve their educational and employment outcomes.

 Reporting to the IPS Supervisor you will:

• Provide work and study support using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model.
• Manage a caseload of up to 20 young people at any given time
• Develop and maintain partnerships with external organisations that increase access to employment and educational opportunities for young people of the service
• Attend clinical review meetings to promote the IPS work and study program to clinical staff and provide feedback on the progress of young people
• Assist jobseekers to identify their employment goals
• Co-design Career/Vocational Profiles and individual Employment Plans with participants, with input from the participant’s clinical team
• Conduct regular job development and job search activities

We are looking for: 

You are passionate, energetic, and determined to make a difference to the employment and education outcomes of young people.

You will bring the following characteristics to the role:

• Empathy – the ability to understand and empathise with young people, their families, and supporters;
• Flexibility – the ability to work flexibly in response to young people’s changing and emerging needs;
• Learning-focused – the ability to build learning and continuous improvement into your work; and
• Confidence – the ability to engage confidently with young people, other staff, employers, education providers and community members.

In addition, you may bring or show evidence of:

• An understanding of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model
• Experience in employment services, vocational rehabilitation, career development or a related field
• Knowledge of issues that impact young people with mental ill-health when accessing employment and/or educational opportunities
• Experience developing impactful, results-driven business relationships
• A current driver’s licence will be required as this role is partially community based

What you will get in return:

• Opportunity to be mentored, develop your skills and be challenged
• Flexible work culture
• Opportunity to contribute to the success of a purpose driven organisation

What we offer:

Relocating? We have a Mental Health Workforce Navigator available to help assist you in your move to Greater Shepparton

• Up to $20,000 incentive payment applies for eligible successful candidates
• Be reimbursed, for rent, childcare, school fees, relocation costs and more
• Enjoy the charm of a relaxed country lifestyle, just an easy 2-hour commute to Melbourne, Victoria
• Easy living with amenities to suit all lifestyles, in a diverse and vibrant culture – Greater Shepparton has it all.

The Victorian Government has allocated funds to support rural and regional Area Mental Health Services (AMHS) to provide incentives to attract workers to roles that are difficult to fill.

The regional mental health workforce incentive grants will support the attraction, recruitment, and retention of new workers to priority positions across state funded mental health services in rural and regional Victoria.

This role has been identified as being eligible for an incentive payment of up to $20,000. *Eligibility criteria applies in order to be successful for this financial incentive, contact talentacquisition@gvhealth.org.au for any questions

The new workforce relocation and incentive grants program is being administered by Rural Agency Workforce Victoria (RWAV). 

More information including job vacancies and eligibility requirements click here https://www.rwav.com.au/area-mental-health-services/

If you’re keen to be part of our team and reshape the future for young people, apply now!

Position Description: CLICK HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why Work at GV Health? 

• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discount
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for all roles and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated). Further pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, further immunisations. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.