This is a Mental Health Employment Specialist role with Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc. based in AU Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc. Role Seniority - mid level More about the Mental Health Employment Specialist role at Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc. Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc. is offering an exciting and rewarding opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people living with mental illness, into open employment as part of our Jobnet Employment Program providing Disability Employment Services. Individual Placement & Support (IPS) is an internationally recognised, evidence based integrated employment initiative that improves employment outcomes for individuals with a significant mental illness. Be a part of an innovative program that achieves exceptional results for people with a significant mental illness. An overview of IPS can be found at https://ipsworks.org/index.php/what-is-ips/. Employment type: Full-time, permanent Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm Location: Warradale Vacancies: 1 Benefits of working with CBS Inc.! Access to generous Salary Packaging Monthly mobile phone allowance Opportunity for career growth and development within CBS Inc. A supportive and encouraging work environment with work-life balance Low client to staff ratios – giving you more time to get to know your clients and provide them with meaningful support to achieve their employment goals Ongoing training, mentoring and supervision Confidential counselling through EAP About The Role Using a strengths-based & person-centred approach to support clients into meaningful and sustainable employment Using your strong communication skills to market and advocate for CBS Inc. and your clients to help find suitable employment vacancies Helping to source education and training that could help clients to achieve meaningful employment Work with a multidisciplinary team that includes employment and mental health staff Assisting clients with finding the right employment for them based on their skills, interests and preferences Maintaining client compliance and accountability in meeting Mutual Obligation requirements with Centrelink Carry out all phases of employment services including- intake, engagement, assessment, job placement and coaching Support with job development activities including, compiling resumes and cover letters, completing job applications interview preparation Supporting clients to maintain their employment through post-placement and ongoing support Administration, data entry and accurately recording client case notes in a timely manner Meeting required Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Delivering services in line with the 8 IPS core practice principles Position Requirements Current Australian Driver's Licence - P2 minimum (essential) Meet the current COVID-19 Vaccine requirement – medical exemption acceptable (or willingness to obtain) Relevant NDIS / DHS checks and clearances in accordance with the role requirements (or willingness to obtain) Current National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain) To view the Position Description please download the file at the bottom of this ad. Please direct application enquiries to Rikki Taurua, IPS Coordinator on 8224 2900. Applications must include a Resume and Cover Letter that outlines how you meet the responsibilities detailed in the position description, and why you want to work for CBS Inc. The closing date for this position is 5:00pm – Wednesday, 18 March 2026. Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc. is a South Australian not-for-profit organisation celebrating 25 years of successful delivery in Disability Employment Services, NDIS Supports and Social Enterprise. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified of the application outcome. "CBS Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and we pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive workforce.” CBS Inc. acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which we work including Banggarla, Kaurna, Meru, Narangga, Nawu, Ngadjuri, Ngarrindjeri, Nukunu, and Peramangk. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. To explore our organisation's commitment to reconciliation, please view our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) on our website at https://communitybridgingservices.org.au/2023/11/03/community-bridging-services-cbs-inc-launches-reflect-reconciliation-action-plan/ Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc. team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Supporting clients into employment Marketing and advocacy ✅ Maintaining client compliance Key Strengths ️ Strong communication skills Strengths-based & person-centred approach Data entry and administration Knowledge of NDIS/DHS requirements Experience in employment services Familiarity with IPS core practice principles A Final Note: This is a role with Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc. not with Hatch.
