Rehabilitation Counsellor

Ability New Brunswick; Fredericton; Remote; CAD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A disability service provider in Greater Fredericton & Upper River Valley seeks a Rehabilitation Counsellor to empower individuals with mobility disabilities. Responsibilities include conducting home visits, setting goals with clients, and providing community-based services. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and has strong counselling and organizational skills. A competitive salary of $46,000 to $53,000 is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Gold standard health and dental package

3 weeks paid vacation

Time off over the Christmas season

Matching RRSP contribution plan

Responsibilities

• Meet with individuals at home, hospital, or rehabilitation centre as their counsellor.
• Work with support networks to identify needs and set goals.
• Provide services to adults and seniors with mobility disabilities.

Skills

Counselling

Person-centred planning

Organizational skills

Time-management

Communication

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Creative thinking

Knowledge of disability issues

Community resources knowledge

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Education

Post-secondary degree in Psychology, Sociology or Human Services

Job description

Overview

Rehabilitation Counsellor - Greater Fredericton & Upper River Valley regions (full-time, work from home based office is an option, travel required)

Join the Ability NB team!

Responsibilities

• Meet with individuals at their home, in hospital or at the rehabilitation centre and serve as counsellor, planner, navigator and facilitator to empower health, independence and full community participation of persons with mobility disability.
• Work with individuals and their support networks to identify needs and goals, set goals, develop action plans, identify solutions and mobilize supports and services.
• Provide services to adults and seniors with a mobility disability in York, Sunbury, Carleton and Victoria counties.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Psychology, Sociology or Human Services
• Experience in counselling and person-centred planning
• Excellent organizational, time-management, communication, relationship-building, writing and facilitation skills
• Excellent problem-solving and creative thinking skills
• A knowledge of and passion for disability issues
• A strong knowledge of community resources
• Strong computer skills and high proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong proficiency in English required. Bilingualism an asset.

Salary, Benefits and Requirements

Salary bracket: $46,000 to $53,000 + benefit package. Valid driver’s license, travel and service delivery within service regions and use of own vehicle is required.

We offer a gold standard health and dental package, 3 weeks paid vacation, time off over the Christmas season, and a matching RRSP contribution plan for up to 3% of salary.

How to Apply

Applications must include a cover letter that demonstrates how candidates meet all of the above qualifications and must be received at the address below. Candidates will be interviewed as they apply. Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.

Ability New Brunswick/Capacité Nouveau-Brunswick
[e-mail]
www.abilitynb.ca
www.facebook.com/AbilityNewBrunswick
@AbilityNB