Specialist Youth Practitioner: Mental Health & Wellbeing

The Bridge Youth Service; Wallan; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bridge Youth + Family Services in Victoria is seeking an Early Intervention Youth Worker to support young people aged 12–25 facing mental health challenges, providing tailored support, care coordination and access to integrated services that promote wellbeing and positive life outcomes.

Under the guidance of a psychologist, you will engage with young people to address mental health concerns, implement wellbeing strategies, strengthen coping skills and connect them with health, housing,

Qualifications

• Experience in outreach and case management models in youth services.
• Ability to implement risk and needs assessments when supporting young people.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmentally appropriate services to vulnerable young people in the local area.
• Undertake assertive outreach to engage at-risk youths and maintain contact with services.
• Utilize multiple modalities including intensive case management and care planning.
• Link young people to health, housing, education, employment and recreation supports.

Education

Diploma level qualification in youth, welfare, mental health, social work or related field

Job description

Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference early. Our Early Intervention Program is funded through the Youth Enhanced Services program, this role supports young people aged 12–25 experiencing mental health challenges by providing early intervention, care coordination and access to integrated supports that promote wellbeing and positive life outcomes.

In this role, you will provide tailored support to young people experiencing mental health concerns, emotional challenges and other barriers impacting their wellbeing. Supported by a dedicated Psychologist, you will work directly with young people to address mental health concerns, implement wellbeing strategies, strengthen coping skills and connect them with the supports they need to achieve their goals and improve their overall wellbeing, functioning and connection to family, education, employment and community.

The program focuses on improving young people's access to coordinated, person-centred support that responds to their mental health, wellbeing and broader life circumstances.

Key responsibilities

• The provision of a developmentally appropriate service to vulnerable young people in the Mitchell LGA and surrounding areas in the lower catchment of the Goulburn Region.
• Undertake assertive outreach to initiate and maintain contact with young people at risk of disengagement from services and community.
• Implement a range of modalities including but not limited to: intensive individual case management, collaboration and care planning.
• Provide referral and links to a range of youth services including primary health, housing, legal, justice, employment/educational and recreational activities.

About you

• A relevant tertiary qualification in youth, welfare, mental health, social work or related field (minimum Diploma level).
• Experience and knowledge in the youth services field, particularly outreach and case management models, including experience in completing risk & needs assessments
• Working knowledge of early intervention concepts for emotional regulation, mental health, and substance misuse.
• Experience in initiating, organizing, planning and implementing group sessions and other activities.
• Well organized with the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team in a collaborative setting.
• Current driver's licence and Working with Children Check

About us

The Bridge Youth + Family Services (TBYFS) plays a key role across the Goulburn Valley in youth support and advocacy. With offices located in Shepparton, Seymour and Wallan, TBYFS delivers services and supports to young people and their families with a particular focus on those from marginalized and/or disadvantaged backgrounds but with a philosophy that includes the provision of services to all young people. TBYFS offers a range of programs funded by government, private foundations and the local community.