Vocational Rehabilitation Assistant

2 weeks ago


Thunder Bay, Canada March of Dimes Canada Full time

**Location/**Lieu: Thunder Bay, Ontario

**Position/**Poste: Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist, Assessment & Planning

Contract April 3, 2023 - March 31, 2024

**Duties/**Fonctions:

- 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
- Complete required service reports
- Achieve quality service standards for client satisfaction, timely delivery of service and employment outcomes

**Qualifications/**Compétences requises:

- College Diploma in Social Services field
- Bachelor’s degree and Registered Rehabilitation Professional certification (CVRP) or equivalent would be considered an asset
- Minimum of three years’ experience working in Vocational Rehabilitation with people with disabilities
- Extensive knowledge of private sector and labor market trends
- Sensitivity to issues/barriers that people with disabilities experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication, sales and customer service skills
- Well-developed time management, organization and teamwork skills
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work well under pressure
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Adobe software
- Ability to document, maintain records and assist in reports

**Name**: Ed Dovick

**Position**: Regional Employment Services Manager

**Address**:237 Camelot Street, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4B2

Please note that March of Dimes Canada has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by receiving all required 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 applicable human rights legislation_._

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 13 months

Work Location: One location



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