Youth Vocational Specialist

About Us

Wesley Mission Queensland is a not-for-profit community service provider that offers community support, mental health and disability services, aged and palliative care, and retirement living across Queensland. We have a long and proud history of supporting people in need and live by our values of Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment and Respect.

We strive to be a welcoming, caring and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and supports employees of all backgrounds and faiths. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story. Join us and be part of a story you'll love to tell.

About the Role 

The Youth Vocational Specialist is responsible for the implementation and delivery of the headspace Work and Study program, funded by the Department of Social Services as the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Program. As part of this program the role will:

• Work as part of the headspace Hervey Bay multidisciplinary team and with external stakeholders to assist young people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges to transition into employment, education, or training, and provide ongoing mentoring and post-placement support.
• Manage the collection of appropriate data and record keeping and reporting in line with program requirements to support the project evaluation and outcomes.

Support headspace clients at both Hervey Bay and Maryborough headspace venues, as well as through outreach in the community.

 About You 

Essential:

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience in the vocational services sector.
2. Demonstrated effective problem solving, time management and task prioritisation skills.
3. Demonstrated experience and ability in accurate and timely data collection, monitoring compliance and effective report writing.
4. Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to engage successfully with young people and other stakeholders at all levels.
5. Advanced computer skills with an ability to use a range of Microsoft Office applications.
6. Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and work co-operatively to achieve outcomes.
7. Willingness to learn and comply with relevant privacy legislation, ensuring confidential information is protected from unauthorised disclosure and use.
8. Proof of Vaccination Status as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Policy throughout employment and prior to commencement.
9. Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ policy.
10. Current Driver's Licence and willingness to drive in the course of work.

Desirable:

1. Demonstrated experience successfully supporting young people with mental health conditions to achieve positive outcomes.
2. Demonstrated partnership-building and negotiation skills with a broad range of service providers, key stakeholders, and employers.

Why Join Us

Wesley Mission Queensland brings together people who want to make a difference in the lives of others. We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story. We offer our team members:

• Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace!
• Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay
• Discounted allied health services such as nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and remedial massage
• Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel
• Flexible working hours and where applicable a hybrid working strategy

Wesley Mission Queensland offers new employees joining Residential Aged Care, Community Aged Care, Hopewell Hospice, Hummingbird House, NDIS Community Support and Specialist Disability Accommodation teams a bonus of $250 at commencement and $500 at 12 months. To find out if you are eligible, contact the Talent Acquisition Team at *******@wmq.org.au 

WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. 

Wesley Mission Queensland respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We acknowledge Elders both past and present, whose ongoing effort to protect and promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures will leave a lasting legacy for future Elders and leaders.

Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives and WMQ Policy.