Employment Pathway Mentor (Psychiatric Specific)
Job No:
19849
Location:
Maryborough, QLD
About the Organisation
STEPS is a vibrant employment, community service and training organisation, assisting people with a disability to become active and contributing members of their communities. All people deserve the opportunity to reach their potential. In 1989 STEPS was established, with a focus of bringing self-esteem and quality of life to people with a disability, through assisting them to attain gainful employment. STEPS' Community Services and Training Divisions has since been launched, delivering a broader range of services with the same commitment to the original values and mission of the organisation. STEPS' principal Funding source is the Federal Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR), and is a quality accredited organisation, operating in accordance with the Disability Service Standards and the Australian Quality Training Framework.
About the Opportunity
STEPS has an opportunity for a skilled and motivated Employment Pathway Mentor (Psychiatric Specific) to join its team in Maryborough.
The main aim of this role is to engage and retain job seekers/workers living with mental illness through the provision of individual and tailored services to achieve sustainable employment.
Some of the key responsibilities of these roles will be to:
- Work with job seekers and Qld Mental Health treating teams to ascertain and understand their needs, values, skills and job preferences/choices using Person Centered Planning, skills assessments and vocational counselling;
- Develop, implement, monitor and review an individual, tailored Employment Pathway Plan (EPP) for each job seeker detailing positive intervention strategies and pathways;
- Provide job seekers with facilitated job search training and assistance;
- Liaise with the Employer Engagement Consultant/s to promote job seekers to employers and obtain information regarding vacancies;
- Provide post placement support to workers on-the-job; and
- Consult regularly with the employer and provide co-worker training to assist transition into the workplace.
The successful candidates require a qualification (Certificate IV minimum) in a field that is related to Disability Work, Employment Services or Training and Assessment (TAA). An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training will also be considered.
STEPS is looking for an applicant that would term themselves a 'people person' with experience working in the Disability, Mental Health, Vocational Rehabilitation and/or Employment Services fields. Applicants will have proven experience in managing a diverse caseload, with demonstrated ability to initiate and implement customised and innovative strategies to achieve outcomes.
You will require strong communication and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to build rapport and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders. You will also have a good knowledge of mental health disorders and their treatment, favourable attitudes towards people with mental health problems, enthusiasm to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and a good background knowledge of mental health and community services.
In addition you will have a demonstrated flexibility and enthusiasm for addressing unexpected new challenges at short notice; an ability to work well under pressure, take responsibility and act with integrity and in a professional manner.
Also required are sound computer and administration skills, with the ability to maintain both computer and paper based records and an ability to exercise initiative and work both independently and as part of a team.
A current C class driver's licence, and Working with Children blue card check are essential.
This is a pivotal role within STEPS offering real rewards and job satisfaction. By joining this friendly team and dynamic organisation, you will never be bored!
You will be encouraged to maintain a healthy work/life balance, and enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave per annum as well as ongoing professional development supported by the organisation.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with competitive salary $42,825 to $48,889 (negotiable based on skills and experience) + super + salary sacrificing options exist to increase your take-home pay!
If you are ready to make your mark on the expanding services of a leading service provider - APPLY NOW!