Vocational Specialist
Core
Provide one-on-one vocational support to young people aged 12–25 experiencing mental health challenges to connect them with education, training, and employment opportunities using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model.
Role type
Vocational Specialist (IC)
Builds
Employment pathways and career profiles for young people with mental health challenges
Domain
Mental health services / Youth employment / Aboriginal Community Controlled Health
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Vocational support, IPS model application, job search coaching, resume development, employer relationship building, caseload management, administrative skills
Preferred skills
Experience in employment/vocational services, knowledge of local labour market, tertiary qualifications
Responsibilities
Develop career profiles and employment plans, support job searching and interview preparation, build relationships with local employers, provide ongoing in-work support, maintain a caseload of approx. 20 participants
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC