IPS Vocational Specialist
Core
Provide Individual Placement and Support (IPS) vocational services to young people with mental illness to help them achieve and maintain sustainable participation in vocational education and employment.
Role type
Vocational Specialist (IPS model)
Builds
Vocational education and employment pathways for young people
Domain
Mental health services / Vocational rehabilitation
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Vocational planning, employment lead creation, career development advice, knowledge of mental health disorders, computer and administration skills
Preferred skills
Tertiary education in human services (social work, psychology), experience with young people in employment
Responsibilities
Provide career development advice to young people with mental illness, assist with vocational and employment planning, collaborate with clinical teams to support sustainable employment participation
Seniority
Mid-level specialist