Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist

Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist (Workshop Facilitator) – Calgary (Hybrid)
This is a hybrid role and requires you to be in the office 2x a week to meet with clients
If you're an energetic, enthusiastic Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist (Workshop Facilitator) seeking personal and professional growth, CBI Health Group has an excellent opening that will enable you to meet your career goals while enjoying the support of one of the largest healthcare networks in Canada.

Working within an interdisciplinary team, you will provide employment services to individuals with specialized vocational needs to ensure a sustainable transition back to work. Your clients will receive the support they need to effectively organize and prepare for a job search, access the hidden job market, and compile a resume as part of their return to work planning. The employment specialist also identifies challenges and works with the team to develop how to overcome obstacles towards a clients' progress towards employment/re-employment goals.

If you are a flexible and personable team player focused on client-centered care and results driven outcomes, apply today

Responsibilities Will Include

• Facilitation of group workshops on various employment topics including resume writing, job research, interviewing, networking etc.
• Effectively manage a classroom of diverse students and encourage appropriate group participation and discussion
• Complete one on one interviews with clients to determine the client's work history, education, computer skills and transferrable skills
• Utilize motivational interviewing skills to engage clients
• Maintain current knowledge in methodologies and policies regarding re-employment services and job search resources as well as an up to date understanding of current Alberta economy and labour market trends
• Write reports ( assessment, follow up, progress )
• Provide 1 on 1 or individualized support to clients who require accommodations
• Make appropriate recommendations/referrals for clients
• Utilize technology to provide remote services to rural clients as required and maintain an up to date knowledge of teleconferencing systems (go-to-meeting)

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Technical training, in a technology-related field would be an asset
• Experience with facilitating or instructing a group, in a computer lab environment preferred
• Education and/or experience in Social Services would be an asset
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office and social media uses for job applications
• Ability to lesson plan for multiple levels and work with adult learners from varied backgrounds and cultures
• Exceptional customer service, interpersonal, teamwork skills
• Certification as a Microsoft Office Specialist would be an asset
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training or equivalent would be an asset

About Us
For millions of Canadians, CBI Health is where better begins. We are Canada's leading community healthcare provider, reliably delivering innovative rehabilitation and home care programs that help our clients achieve their health goals. With 250+ locations and supporting more than 800 communities, people are at the heart of what we do. Every day, all across the country, our 13,000 staff work together to make a meaningful difference in our clients' lives and help shape healthcare for the better. Learn more at

CBI Health is proud to be recognized by Deloitte as one of
Canada's Best Managed Companies
for the 15th year in a row. A huge thank you to all our team members, whose dedication, passion, and innovation have enabled us to achieve this recognition year after year.

CBI Health is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe and accepted as their authentic selves. We actively seek qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion and contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives that help us innovate and provide the best possible care to our clients.
We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristics that make each of us different.