Employment Consultant (Mental Health)
Job No:
83941
Location:
Caboolture and/or Redcliffe, QLD
- Autonomous full-time role working with leading NFP in employment services for disadvantaged job seekers
- Great opportunity to see your skills in employment creating independence for others
- Competitive salary circa $49,000 to $53,000 plus super and salary sacrifice options
ABOUT STEPS GROUP AUSTRALIA
STEPS Group Australia is a national not-for-profit organization committed to ‘making a difference by providing opportunity’. Through core services of employment and training, we give people the skills and opportunities to achieve their goals.
STEPS serves to empower disadvantaged job seekers, giving support to those with a disability, injury, or health conditions, to find and maintain sustainable employment. Since our inception in 1989, we have established ourselves within the industry, creating new strategic partnerships and developing innovative solutions for pathways towards independence for thousands of customers.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
STEPS has an exciting opportunity for an Employment Consultant with experience in mental health to join their Specialist Mental Health Program team on a full time contract basis to March, 2018. This role will service both the Caboolture and Redcliffe offices and the successful candidate must also be prepared to work across both locations as required. You will have the option to base yourself at either location and/or split your time between the two (ie half the week at each).
The primary purpose of this role will be to assist individuals with mental illness to secure and maintain sustainable employment in the open labour market. You will plan and organise your own duties, as well as contributing to team performance.
Specific responsibilities will include:
- Case managing each job seeker in accordance with contractual requirements within STEPS Service Delivery Model to achieve individual performance goals and contribute to overall effectiveness of the Disability Employment Service, DMS program;
- Conducting a participant skills assessment to determine a job plan which will include appropriate assessments and interventions to identify and address vocational barriers, educational achievements, skills gaps and job search activities;
- Reverse marketing job seekers to secure sustainable employment;
- Working with and developing STEP's relationship with Headspace – Youth Mental Health team;
- Providing appropriate post placement and/or on-going support to maximize participant employment outcomes; and
- Consistently sharing knowledge, information and resources with team members to assist a high performing site which operates in compliance with relevant legislation, contracts, guidelines and policies and procedures.
To be successful in this role you must have demonstrated experience with an employment service provider delivering training in the workplace. Candidates with a background in disability employment services or mental health services will be highly regarded. In addition, qualifications at a Certificate level (or higher) in mental health, employment or disability is a requirement for this role.
This is also an excellent opportunity for an Employment professional looking for a more rewarding experience with an NFP organisation.
Above all, you will have a passion and commitment to working with people with mental health, and will tackle this role with drive and enthusiasm. In addition, as you will play an important role in developing STEP's relationship with the Headspace Youth Mental Health team, an understanding and desire to work with youth will also be critical to your success. This is a role where you will go home each day knowing you have made a REAL difference!
Please note:
- To be eligible for this role you must hold a current Driver's License.
- You will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and Working with Children and/or Vulnerable Persons Check. This can be organised through STEPS.
ABOUT THE BENEFITS
This is a challenging and extremely rewarding opportunity for the right candidate, promising a level of personal satisfaction that is hard to find anywhere else.
In return for your hard work and dedication, we will be offering a competitive salary circa $49,000-$53,000 plus super and salary sacrifice options, based on skills and experience. Access to a vehicle is also be provided for work purposes.
And with the option to base yourself at either Caboolture and/or Redcliffe, you will enjoy a level of flexibility you may not find in other roles!
At STEPS we are proud of what we do, and truly value and appreciate the staff and volunteers that are helping us reach our goals. If you are ready to see your work make a difference, then this is the place for you!
Take this opportunity to utilise your skills in giving people their independence - Apply Now!