Individual Placement Support Vocational Specialist

Providing Individual Placement and Support (Employment) for Ruah clients as part of a multidisciplinary team within the Mental Health and Wellness Service.
- Ruah aims to promote measures to achieve equality. Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act applies to this role._

Join us during an exciting time of change and growth and have a real impact with a progressive community organisation.

**Our mission is to open hearts and make bold strides.**

This position will provide Individual Placement and Support (IPS) vocational services to adults with mental illness. Under the IPS Program, the Vocational Specialist will be fully integrated into Ruah Teams within the Mental Health and Wellness Service. The IPS specialist is expected to work from different offices and community locations.

The Vocational Specialist will provide career development advice, vocational and employment assistance to adults with mental illness to ensure they can achieve and maintain sustainable participation in vocational education and employment.
- Essential _
- Knowledge of the principles of Individual Placement and Support evidence-based supported employment.
- Demonstrate recovery-focused, person-centred attitude towards people with mental health needs and disabilities.
- Experience working with adults experiencing mental health needs.
- Excellent organisational, time management and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and meet organisational outcomes.
- Ability to work proactively and flexibly to meet individual needs.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver person-centred plans and supports.
- Ability to work well both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and proven ability to build and nurture relationships at a personal, organisational and community level.
- Ability to work from different Ruah locations and in the community.
- Well-developed computer, technology and administration skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to provide individualised job support to clients and employers.
- Ability to negotiate with and influence a variety of stakeholders to achieve a mutually beneficial outcome.
- Specialist criteria_
- Experience working with adults with mental health needs or disabilities.
- Knowledge or experience in employment services or other social inclusion services.
- Knowledge of employment related services, relevant legislation and local labour market trends.
- Knowledge of local education providers and the admissions systems.
- Completion of a relevant tertiary qualification.

**What do we offer?**
- Have a real impact with a progressive community service organisation
- Join us during an exciting time of change and growth
- An opportunity to work with a passionate and highly skilled team.
- A chance to work alongside supportive human beings who genuinely want the best for you and your career.
- A salary of level 4 of the SCHADS award
- Salary packaging, 5 weeks annual leave, leave loading.
- Our technology is pretty awesome.
- 16 weeks paid parental leave, with flex to take at 32 weeks half-pay (uniquely, new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months’ service).
- 10 days paid family and domestic violence leave.
- Salary packaging up to $15,900.
- Flexible working hours
- An extensive learning and development program.
- Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups, joining us at Pride events, being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much much more

**Required Compliance Documents**:

- Current drivers’ license
- National Police Certificate
- Working with Children Check
- Immunisation requirements in accordance with Ruah’s Immunisation Policy

**Ready to make meaningful change?**
- Ruah has a zero tolerance against child abuse and are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, and their right to feel safe and be safe across all areas of our organisation._
- We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right._
- Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs._

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