Vocational Specialist
3 weeks ago
Required: Bilingual French / English required
Based in Sault Ste. Marie, ON, the Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist will be responsible for working with clients to assess skills, organize and facilitate training, identify training and/or employment opportunities, and assist clients with their job search activities. A successful candidate will have experience developing career plans, be knowledgeable in working with vulnerable populations, be comfortable facilitating and instructing in a group-learning setting, be familiar with the Alberta labour market, and have the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Duties/Responsibilities
Providing career and employment counselling to injured Albertans returning to employment or school Facilitating essential skills, employment preparation, and occupational skills workshops Conducting assessments to determine employment history, education and experience, and transferrable skills and employment barriers Completing resumes, cover letters, and mock interviews Conducting labour market research Ensuring sustainability in job placement; providing direct support to participants and employers to maintain employment Assessing and addressing individual needs, barriers, and complexities and developing and managing service plans Connecting participants with appropriate community resources, available through the Government of Alberta, Federal Government Services, and local agencies and service providers Timely report writing, in accordance with current templates, guides, standards and processes Record keeping and maintaining paper and electronic filesMinimum Qualifications
University Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences or related field including Kinesiology, Community Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, Social Work, Education etc. The designation, working towards designation or willingness/eligibility to obtain any of the following: Canadian Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CCRC), Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE), or Registered Rehabilitation Professional (RRP), alongside membership the Vocational Rehabilitation Association in Canada considered highly advantageous. Career and employment counselling and job development/placement required. An excellent understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity Candidates should have a strong understanding of the Ontario labour market and educational programming opportunities Case management experience an asset Sensitivity to learning limitations that may be present with participants Intermediate to advanced computer skills Knowledgeable with social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, as well as key job search sites including Glassdoor, Indeed, CareerBuilder for job searching and applications Outstanding teamwork and interpersonal skills Security background check requiredIf this is a good match for you, apply today
