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Vocational Specialist

2 months ago

lismore, Australia Open Minds Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Vocational Specialist to join our team at Open Minds Integrated Mental Health Services. As a Vocational Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with mental health challenges to achieve their employment goals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a caseload of 20 individuals, working closely with our clinical team to understand each client's strengths and skills.
  • Help clients identify and secure suitable roles and necessary education or training, while providing ongoing mentoring and post-placement support.
  • Develop and maintain networks and communication pathways with community members, service providers, and prospective employers.
  • Contribute to a culture that reflects Open Minds' values of Integrity, Curiosity, Teamwork, and Respect.
Requirements
  • Background in the vocational service industry or mental health and experience working with diverse communities.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement, partnership building, and negotiation skills within the community and employment sector.
  • Excellent client engagement skills, providing friendly, welcoming, and client-centered services.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and independently with minimal supervision.
  • High-level written and verbal communication skills, adaptable for different audiences, along with excellent organisational and time-management skills.
What We Offer
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Individual supervision and practice reflection.
  • Access to employee discounts at hundreds of retailers.
  • Access to the Southern Cross University gym (which includes all workout classes).
  • Employee Referral Bonus Scheme.
  • Reception and administrative support.
  • Access to generous Salary Packaging, including $15,900 tax free.
About Open Minds

At Open Minds, our values of Integrity, Curiosity, Teamwork, and Respect are the foundation of our organisational culture. We have been a leading provider of mental health services to local communities for over 111 years, operating sites across NSW and QLD.

We are dedicated to collaborating with our health partners, stakeholders, local communities, and families to consistently deliver safe, high-quality, recovery-oriented care.