Cclhd - Vocational Specialist Headspace

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.  

Join our dedicated team as a Vocational Specialist with headspace at Gosford and Lake Haven, where you will play a pivotal role in the Individual Placement Support (IPS) Trial. This initiative aims to enhance the educational and employment prospects for young people with mental illness, helping them transition successfully into the workforce and reduce long-term welfare dependency. Working closely with the Senior Vocational Specialist, you will contribute to the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of this impactful program.

As a Vocational Specialist, you will support the development, implementation, and monitoring of the IPS Trial, ensuring compliance with IPS Practice Principles and CCLHD policies. You will take referrals from headspace staff and service partners, delivering vocational assistance to young people with mental health issues. Managing a caseload, you will liaise with clinical teams, families, and employers to achieve positive outcomes, while developing strong networks with service providers and employers. Your role includes promoting the IPS Trial, developing referral pathways, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and ensuring adherence to safety standards.
About You  

• You will have a highly developed understanding and experience in the vocational services sector.
• You have a current NSW Drivers' Licence, and willingness to travel and work in an outreach model.
• You have experience working with a youth population with mental health issues. 

Where you’ll be working  

You will be working across headspace Gosford and Lake Haven, part of the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD). These locations provide a supportive environment for youth mental health services, offering a collaborative and integrated approach to care. As part of the CCLHD, an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, you will be working in a diverse and inclusive setting that values social inclusion and supports professional development. This dynamic environment will allow you to make a significant impact on the lives of young people in the community, fostering their growth and well-being.

As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.  
 What we Offer    

• Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast  
• Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.  
• Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.  
• Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing. 
• Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.  
• Social Club.  
• Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.  

 Child Safe Standard Commitment   Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes.  The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are  committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast.  Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion     At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.  

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Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

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