Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist

Would you like to work for a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to maximizing the independence and community participation of people with disabilities across Canada? Would you like to play a role in advocating for inclusion and equity for all people living with disabilities?

March of Dimes Canada (MODC) is a federally registered, national charity that offers a wide variety of programs and services to Canadians living with disabilities. Since 1951, starting with the polio epidemic, March of Dimes Canada has been on the forefront of the disability movement. We are focused on a bold vision of enhancing services, financing the vision, building partnerships and creating an appropriate and sustainable infrastructure. Through our Culture Code we live the values of: _We Are One Team, We Are Accountable to Ourselves and Each Other, and We Adapt and Grow Together_.

**Profile**:
Reporting to the Employment Services Manager, the **Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist **is a member of the Employment Services Team and is responsible for providing services to adults who have disabilities and are challenged by employment barriers.

**Responsibilities**:

- 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 and Experience**:

- 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

If you are interested in transforming the quality of life for people with disabilities, please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence to: Ed Dovick

**Please note the following**:

- This position will be based out of our Thunder Bay office at 237 Camelot St, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4B1

This position is in the office full-time.
- Please indicate where you saw this posting in your cover letter, for our tracking purposes.

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 recommend 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 Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: One location