Would You Like to Make an Impact on a Veteran’s Life?
Honor Their Courage and Sacrifice by Helping Them Overcome Barriers to Employment as a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist!
ResCare Workforce Services is looking to develop a list of qualified candidates for all provinces across the country as a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist.
Locations:
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Ontario
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Quebec
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Nova Scotia
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New Brunswick
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Manitoba
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British Columbia
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Prince Edward Island
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Saskatchewan
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Alberta
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Newfoundland and Labrador
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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