Employment Counsellor

2 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada March of Dimes Canada Full time

**Location / **Lieu: Ottawa, ON

**Position / **Poste: Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist - Assessment and Planning (Employment Counsellor)

35 Hours per week

**Duties / **Fonctions:

- Accept referral and review the client documentation as provided by the referral source
- Create and maintain case files and service plans that are current and reflective of clients’ evolving needs
- Provide services to individuals with disabilities and are challenged by employment barriers
- Assist clients to identify realistic employment options through vocational assessment and exploration
- Conduct transferable skills analysis and labour market research
- Create resumes and cover letters tailored to client’s needs and employment objectives
- Support job placement services including job development, client and employer needs analysis, job site analysis and job accommodation and coordination of on the job supports
- Provide employment and motivational counseling
- Appropriate use of case management/IT systems ie. CaMS
- Case manage services to ensure timely and cost effective service delivery
- Complete required service reports
- Achieve quality service standards for client satisfaction, timely delivery of service and employment outcomes

**Qualifications / **Compétences requises:

- Bachelors Degree or Community College Diploma in Social Services
- Registered Rehabilitation Professional certification (RRP) or Registered Vocational Professional (RVP), Return to Work Disability Manager (RTWDM) an asset
- 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.

**Name**: Leanne Chevrier

**Position**: Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist - Team Lead

March of Dimes Canada has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by receiving all doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada at least 14 days prior to the commencement of their employment, or as otherwise recommended by public health authorities. We will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons or on the basis of any other protected ground, as required under applicant human rights legislation.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person


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