Job description
About the role
This is a permanent full-time opportunity working across both Parramatta and Mount Druitt headspace Early Psychosis sites, with some flexibility to WFH.
Working under the evidenced based Individual Placement Support Principles (IPS) model, the Vocational and Education Coordinator will support young people aged 12-25 by providing vocational counselling and guidance following a first episode of psychosis or who are at risk of psychosis.
Support will include conducting an initial vocational assessment as well as running individual and group sessions to better understand the vocational needs of young people, and to work with them to build capacity and assist them with securing and sustaining employment.
About the program
headspace Early Psychosis an early intervention service for young people aged 12 to 25 years, that runs alongside headspace. The service provided long term case management (up to 5 years) and supports those young people who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis or are at risk of experiencing psychosis.
About You
- Certificate IV or Diploma in Mental Health, Community Services or Training and Assessment (highly desirable)
- Enthusiastic about working with young people and a sound knowledge of the challenges faced by young people experiencing mental health issues.
- The ability to initiate and develop positive connections with relevant educational and employment focused agencies, programs, and services in the local community.
- Knowledge of the principles of evidence-based supported employment.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver person-centred plans and supports
- Ability to network effectively with key stakeholders, community organisations, clinical staff and employers
- Ability to negotiate with and influence a variety of stakeholders to achieve a mutually beneficial outcome
- NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to visit clients in their homes and the community
Why Work at Uniting?
As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply.
- Salary packaging entitlements, company rewards
- Ongoing training & development, including cultural awareness training
- Career progression & development opportunities
- To work within a strong multidisciplinary team
- Do you want to increase your disposable income by reducing the tax you pay? As a Uniting employee you can package up to $15,900 from your salary for every day purchases, and up to $2650 for entertainment purposes.
- To have a career that matters in an organisation that focuses on making an impact
If you want to become a part of our positive and respected team, do not hesitate to apply now.
To be considered for this position you MUST upload your resume as well as a Cover Letter responding to the two Targeted Questions below (2 A4 page max):
- TQ1: Tell us about your ability to encourage young people from a range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds to participate in education and employment and how you work in partnership with young people to achieve their goals.
- TQ2: Tell us about your demonstrated skills and experience in initiating and developing positive connections with relevant educational and employment focused agencies, programs, and services in the local community.
Should you have any questions, please contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting’s Talent Acquisition Team on 0466 801 937 / [email protected] using the subject line: Vocational and Education Coordinator – headspace Early Psychosis enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.
