Position: Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist

Duties: 

• Accept referral and review the client plan/documentation as provided by the referral source
• Provide services to adults who have disabilities and are challenged by employment barriers
• Assist individuals with disabilities to identify realistic employment options through vocational testing, assessment and exploration
• Conduct transferable skills analysis and labour market research
• Provide job placement services including job development, coordination of on the job supports, job site analysis and job accommodation
• Provide employment and motivational counseling
• Case manage services to ensure timely and cost effective service delivery
• Achieve quality service standards for client satisfaction, timely delivery of service and employment outcomes

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelors Degree in Psychology or related field
• Registered Rehabilitation Professional (RRP) designation, or eligible to receive the Canadian Certified Rehabilitation Counsellor (CCRC), Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE) or Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Professional (CVRP) designation
• Minimum of three years’ experience working in Vocational Rehabilitation with people with disabilities
• Sensitivity to issues/barriers that people with disabilities experience
• Familiarity with current methods of vocational rehabilitation, career counseling including assessment, service planning, job search skills, job analysis and job placement
• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills
• Well-developed time management, organization and teamwork skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to document, maintain records and write reports
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle – travel is required

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