EACH
Non-Profit Organization Management
VocationalSpecialist
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“Vocational Specialist at EACH. Skills: Employment pathways, Career planning, Youth support. Support young people experiencing mental health challenges. Engage in vocational education”
What You'll Achieve.
Help young people build confidence; Help young people secure meaningful work; Help young people maintain long-term participation in vocational activities; Strengthen vocational outcomes; Help young people stay engaged and succeed
Industry & Context.
Assertive outreach, Driver’s licence
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Demonstrated experience supporting young people with mental health and wellbeing challenges, Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience in employment services, vocational rehabilitation, career development or a related field, Experience in career coaching or career planning support, Relationship-building skills and confidence engaging with employers and community partners, Excellent communication and presentation skills, Organisation and time management, Current state-based driver’s licence
Nice to Have
Local experience in Tasmania, Knowledge of the employment services sector, Knowledge of Centrelink, Knowledge of state and federal employment initiatives, Experience building productive business and employer relationships, Understanding of barriers young people face when accessing work and education opportunities
What You'll Do.
Support young people experiencing mental health challenges
Engage in vocational education
Engage in competitive employment
Create tailored career profiles
Create individual employment plans
Build employer and stakeholder relationships
sustainable job opportunities
Lead job search activities
Lead job development activities
Lead employer outreach activities
Provide practical support with applications
Provide practical support with placements
Provide practical support with in-work follow-up
Collaborate with clinical staff
Collaborate with external services
Collaborate with employment providers
Contribute to continuous quality improvement
Contribute to compliance
Contribute to service accreditation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborative team; Broader care team input; Clinical staff collaboration; External services collaboration; Employment providers collaboration
Communication Scope
Presentation skills
Full Job Description
* 0.7 FTE ongoing position *Based on the eastern shores of nipaluna/Hobart in lutruwita/Tasmania – On-site role with outreach across Southern Tasmania $44.78 - $48.99 per hour + 12% super + Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550 annually Join us at headspace [headspace](https://headspace.org.au/) is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation with Each being one of the lead agencies. headspace Eastern Shore and headspace Early Psychosis deliver youth and family-friendly mental health services for young people aged 12–25 (15–25 for Early Psychosis). At the heart of this support is a multidisciplinary team working together to provide evidence-based, recovery-oriented care. Your role, your impact As a Vocational Specialist, you’ll walk alongside young people as they navigate employment and education pathways. You’ll provide tailored support to help them build confidence, secure meaningful work, and maintain long-term participation in vocational activities. Working within a collaborative team, you’ll connect with employers, co-design career plans, and advocate for young people’s strengths, making a real difference in their lives. You will: * Support young people experiencing mental health challenges through centre-based and assertive outreach, helping them engage in vocational education and competitive employment * Create tailored career profiles and individual employment plans with young people, alongside input from the broader care team * Build strong employer and stakeholder relationships to create suitable, sustainable job opportunities * Lead job search, job development and employer outreach activities that connect young people with meaningful opportunities * Provide practical support with applications, placements and in-work follow-up to help young people stay engaged and succeed * Collaborate with clinical staff, external services and employment providers to strengthen vocational outcomes * Present at meetings and workshops to promote the vocational program i
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