Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor, Virtual Care P1

**Salary**: The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27/Hr. - CAD $52.81/Hr.
Summary:
Within the context of a patient, client and family centred model of care and, in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Providence Health Care, promotes a safe, respectful, and civil working environment for patients, residents, families, visitors and staff.

Reporting to the Program Leader, the Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor provides individual placement support services through assessing and evaluating clients’ vocational rehabilitation needs and working with the interdisciplinary care team to determine appropriate vocational rehabilitation goals. The Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor builds relationships with clients by providing either one-to-one or group counselling and supports the development of vocational rehabilitation plans. The Counsellor advocates, arranges testing, course registration and education, job accommodation and workplace appointments for clients. Monitors clients’ employment placement, tracks process and evaluates program. Assesses clients’ progress, re-evaluates clients’ goals, and documents progress ensuring the interdisciplinary team is kept up to date on progress. The Counsellor supports job development, marketing and job search activities including job coaching and training. Liaises with Community Employers to create employment opportunities building and sustaining networks and relationships. Maintains records, analyses data trends and prepares reports as needed. Attends meetings and provides education to the interdisciplinary care team ensuring ongoing communication and support.

What You Bring:
Education
Bachelor's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counselling, plus one (1) year recent, related experience providing vocational counselling or job marketing/ development and one (1) year working with youth and young adults across the mental health and substance use continuum or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Eligibility for Certification with the College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals as a CVRP or CCVE.

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation principles.

Knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Mental Health Act, Criminal Code of Canada, Freedom of Information Act, pertinent regulations, policies and procedures, and other statutory requirements.

Basic counselling skills in working with clients with mental health and substance use concerns.

Demonstrated knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation principles.

Demonstrated knowledge of youth and young adult mental health and substance use issues.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with and resolve conflicts.

Demonstrated ability to design, implement, revise, and participate in the evaluation of clinical/ vocational rehabilitation programs.

Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload in a complex and changing environment.

Ability to work effectively with others, including working effectively in a multicultural environment, independently, as part of an interdisciplinary care team and understanding the frameworks of other disciplines.

Ability to assess, plan, organize, implement, evaluate and problem-solve.

What We Offer:

- **A competitive salary**: The salary range for this position is $42.27 - $52.81 per hour, depending on experience.
- **Growth opportunities**: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
- **State-of-the-art facilities**: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families, and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
- Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

1. Assesses and evaluates clients’ vocational rehabilitation needs, including eligibility for government supports as applicable, on an ongoing basis through methods such as collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team and the client to determine interests, skills and abilities, encouraging clients’ involvement in plan development and setting of appropriate vocational rehabilitation goals in accordance with clients’ preferences, needs and abilities.

2. Receives referrals and coordinates individual client intake into the program ensuring the timely assessment, entrance and orientation of clients. Responsible for an ass