Vocational Rehabilitation Analyst

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
- The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
- As a Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Analyst, you will provide client centred support for workers with complex medical conditions. You will support the work of the Vocational Rehabilitation Consultants (VRCs) by assessing the level of career transition support and VR interventions required, identifying employment barriers, and coaching the employee in their career transition and developing job search skills. You will research eligibility for complex inter-jurisdictional placement and support data integrity by investigating and resolving data discrepancies. Primary duties include:

- Analyze suitability of proposed referrals from the Ability Advisors, confirming case details such as base position status and jurisdiction/benefit entitlements and determine actions required.
- Facilitate completion of Duty to Accommodate (DTA) processes, such as Supernumeration, Accommodation Declaration, vacation, LOA or Benex processes to comply with policies and procedures.
- Initiate Return to Work (RTW) employee moves, including drafting offer letters of modified work, confirming correct position details, and ensuring corresponding RTW plans are accurately titled, saved and circulated to impacted parties.
- Support VRC's by responding to queries, facilitate career coaching and resume writing, short term on-site career coaching, and confirm correct eligibility for accommodation.
- Monitor vacancies in Peoplesoft and vacancies issued by Calgary Police and Calgary Transit Review; analyze, respond, and/or release vacancies in compliance with procedures, priority placement processes and collective agreements.

**Qualifications**
- A completed 2-year diploma in Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Kinesiology, Social Sciences, Human Resources, or related field and at least 5 years of direct client experience in career services, disability management, vocational rehabilitation, human resources, or related field, OR;
- A degree in Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Kinesiology, Social Sciences, Human Resources, or related field and at least 3 years of direct client experience in career services, disability management, vocational rehabilitation, human resources, or related field.
- At least 3 years of experience working with career development tools, case management software, or related technology is required.
- A related professional industry certification or designation (or working towards) such as VRA Canada, National Institute of Disability Management and Research (NIDMAR), College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals (CVRP), Career Development Association of Alberta (CDAA), Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of Alberta (CPHR) or equivalent will be considered an asset.
- Expert analysis, consultation, and collaboration skills to develop strategies and provide guidance to internal/external clients and providers is essential.

**Pre-employment Requirements**
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
- Union: CUPE Local 38
- Business Unit: Human Resources
- Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 22 months)
- Location: 800 Macleod Trail SE
- Compensation: Pay Grade 10 $40.08 - 53.57 per hour
- Days of Work: This position works a 5 day
work week with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.
- Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
- Audience: Internal/External
- Job ID #: 309616