Youth Mental Health Outreach Specialist

3 weeks ago


Werribee, Victoria, Australia Youth Projects Ltd Full time
About the Role

The Youth Mental Health Outreach Worker is an exciting new position in the front line of youth mental health intervention. This role aims to help LGBTQIA+ young people in Western Melbourne who are living with a psychosocial disability (aged 12-25) overcome barriers such as poor mental health and wellbeing, school disengagement, insecure housing and AOD use.

You will work alongside young people to empower them to achieve their goals, successfully engaging, supporting, and coaching disengaged young people, delivering mental health interventions and case management with a focus on establishing connections to additional supports and services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver mental health interventions and case management to LGBTQIA+ young people in Western Melbourne
  • Establish connections to additional supports and services for young people
  • Work alongside young people to empower them to achieve their goals
  • Successfully engage, support, and coach disengaged young people
Requirements
  • At least one year's direct service working with clients seeking support with mental health issues
  • Experience or familiarity with working in areas such as Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD), Mental Health, and/or Homelessness, demonstrating an understanding of these complex issues through a LGBTQIA+ lens
  • Adept in building and managing relationships with various community services, effectively collaborating to enhance the overall support network for at-risk youth
  • Possession of a minimum Certificate IV in Youth Work and Certificate IV Mental Health
What We Offer
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment
  • The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of LGBTQIA+ young people
  • A competitive salary and benefits package
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities


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