Regional Services Co-ordinator

**Regional Services Co-ordinator **(London, Ont, Full-time)**

**The Organization**

Spinal Cord Injury Ontario is an expert in the field of spinal cord injury (SCI) community services.

Founded in 1945, SCI Ontario’s mission is to “deliver and champion excellence in service, support, and advocacy for people with spinal cord injuries”. Our Vision: People with spinal cord injuries living the life they choose in a fully inclusive Ontario.

**Job Summary**

As part of a dynamic provincial organization, the Regional Services Co-ordinator provides coordination of services, active support, resources, and education. The position focuses on client centred goals and solutions to navigate system barriers that prevent persons with spinal cord injuries living the life they choose.

This Regional Services Co-ordinator position requires an innovative and resourceful individual to assist with serving clients in **London and surrounding areas** (e.g., Windsor). This full-time position is based out of a home office.

**_Reporting to the Manager, Service Co-ordination & Intake, you will: _**
- Work with individuals with a spinal cord injury and their families in acute care, rehabilitation and in the community
- Act as a resource, navigator, advisor and facilitator, supporting and advocating for clients, their family and the community
- Work with clients on goal setting and attainment in the areas of equipment, housing, transportation, health and wellness, recreation, personal support services, and funding.
- Provide information and education on a wide variety of topics related to spinal cord injury

**_Qualifications: _**
- University Degree in rehabilitation science, social work, social sciences or equivalent education and experience
- Minimum three years’ experience in a rehabilitation setting within community services as well as other social and health related disciplines or similar related experience
- Holistic/generalist knowledge of mobility disabilities and their functional and emotional implications
- Proven assessment skills, conflict resolution and mediation experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Solid planning and time management skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of community service and support networks
- Experience with case management databases; knowledge of interRAI Community Health

Assessment, an asset
- Demonstrated computer proficiency working in an MS Office environment
- Ability to travel within the region, with occasional provincial travel.

Given the essence of Spinal Cord Injury Ontario, lived spinal cord injury experience will always be considered an important criterion among the criteria that are part of any given search. Spinal Cord

Injury Ontario is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to achieving accessibility in employment for persons with disabilities, while ensuring inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments.

Indigenous peoples, members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities; persons who identify as women; and persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

Reasonable and appropriate accommodation will be provided during the recruitment process upon request and addressed confidentially. We thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status is required as a pre
- condition of employment. Upon request, this position will require a Police Record Check and credentials verification.

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

**Salary**: $54,400.00-$60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
PPE provided, safe distancing

Work Location: On the road