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Work and Study Officer

Work and Study Officer

Hope Community ServicesKalgoorlie, WA, AU
30+ days ago
Salary
A$43.08 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Work & Study Officer

  • Full-time 76 hours per fortnight Monday-Friday
  • Level 4 $43.08 per hour & Regional Allowance

About HOPE :

At HOPE, we are committed to being a leader in the delivery of strength-based and empowerment services to people with complex needs.

A central belief of this philosophy of care is that all people are created equal and worthy of dignity and respect; that each person is uniquely and inherently valuable and that we, as a community, are poorer as a result of the absence of their contribution. 'Some of the cornerstones of the recovery paradigm are hope, willingness, and responsible action by the person we work with and the helpers, education, self-advocacy and support.

The principal purpose of HOPE’s support and intervention services is to develop a work alliance between a  client and a staff member, create and nurture hope and opportunity

About the Role :

The role will provide Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services to young people from 15 up to the age of 25.

The Work and Study Officer will provide career advice, vocational and employment assistance and in tandem with the headspace clinical team to ensure these young people can maintain participation in vocational education and employment.

The role will be- integrated with the headspace multi-disciplinary team and will include extensive contact with employer, training providers, educational institutions, community service organisations and other health professionals

Duties & Responsibilities :

  • Provide specialised individual career development services that support young people and adhere to principles of IPS.
  • Manage a Case load of up to 20 active participants.
  • Assist young people to identify their educational and employment goals and Co-design a career profile and individual employment plan with Young People, with input from their clinical team.
  • Assist participants to apply for jobs and contact employers.
  • Assist young people to attend job service provider and Centrelink appointments if applicable.
  • Advocate on behalf of young people with other stakeholders and employers as required.
  • Develop a broad range of employer relationships in the local community to ensure suitable job matches, and provide employers appropriate education and support.
  • Liaise with Disability Employment Services (DES) or job active providers where applicable.
  • Attend networking meetings and appointments with employers, community service organisations and education providers to create opportunities for young people.
  • Provide support and education to employers in how to best support young people in the workplace.
  • Provide post-placement and in-work support to participants and employers as required.
  • Participate in Care Plan and Case Review meetings and participate in planned case conferences involved in the client’s care as required.
  • In collaboration with Work and Study Coordinator and Centre Manager, provide support, develop and deliver activities that promote skills for the headspace
  • Kalgoorlie Youth Advisory Group and ensure members are provided appropriate headspace orientation, training opportunities and individual wellbeing plans.
  • Maintain timely and accurate case notes for clients.
  • Complete IPS and funding body reporting requirements
  • Assist the Work and Study Coordinator with the development of vocational marketing materials to promote the vocational program.
  • Contribute to developing a culturally safe workplace for Aboriginal employees and clients.

    • Essential Criteria :

  • Tertiary qualifications including relevant professional registration as required and / or experience in employment services, vocational rehabilitation, career development or a related field.
  • Experience working with young people with mental health needs or disabilities.
  • Extensive knowledge of issues that impact young people when accessing employment and / or educational opportunities.
  • An understanding of the Individual Placement and Support model.
  • Experience developing good business relationships.
  • Knowledge of the employment services sector, or employment related services, relevant legislation and local labour market trends,
  • Centrelink and other state and federal employment initiatives that impact young people.
  • Current C or A class driver’s license
  • Working with Children’s Card
  • Police Certificate (within 3 months)

    • Our Culture :

    Hope strives to provide a safe workplace and promotes progressive policies that prioritise the health, safety and unique needs of our team. Hope’s ambition is to be an employer of choice by supporting staff to grow, learn, innovate and achieve their potential. We invest in developing our people to sustain the workforce built on ‘growing our own’.

    Find out more about Hope on our  website.

    Your benefits :

    Knowing you are making a real difference in your community and being in a team that celebrates your successes and supports you during challenges.

    Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay).

    Discounts with a major health insurance provider.

    We offer employees and their family members access to a confidential, and professional counselling service.

    What to expect next :

    If your application is shortlisted, you will receive a phone call to discuss your skill further and may be invited to attend an interview either online or in person at our local office / Hub.

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

    To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.

    For any enquiries around the role please email us at  [email protected], quoting the job title and the region.