Rehabilitation Counsellor – Greater Fredericton region

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

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation organization is seeking a full-time Rehabilitation Counsellor for the Greater Fredericton region. This role involves supporting adults with mobility disabilities through counselling and planning, working from a home-based office with required travel. Ideal candidates will have a post-secondary degree in a relevant field and strong problem-solving skills, alongside a passion for disability issues and community resources. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including a competitive salary and health benefits.

Benefits

Gold standard health and dental package

3 weeks paid vacation

Matching RRSP contribution plan

Qualifications

• Experience in counselling and person-centred planning.
• Strong knowledge of community resources.
• Bilingualism an asset.

Responsibilities

• Engage with individuals in their homes or hospitals to empower their independence.
• Develop action plans and identify solutions to meet individual needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Time-management

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Facilitation skills

Creative thinking

Knowledge of disability issues

Education

Post-secondary degree in Psychology, Sociology or Human Services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join the Ability NB team!

Rehabilitation Counsellor - Greater Fredericton region
(full-time, work from home-based office, travel required)

• Are you a "people person" who gets satisfaction from supporting others' success through problem solving?
• Are you looking for a job that allows you to apply creative approaches to empower someone to become more independent?
• Are you interested in a role that allows you to work with an award-winning organization who offers a gold star compensation package?
• Are you tired of always working holidays, evenings and weekends?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then please keep reading!

We offer our staff 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 your salary.

Ability New Brunswick is recruiting a passionate, motivated and creative Rehabilitation Counsellor to provide services to adults with a mobility disability. The Rehabilitation Counsellor meets with individuals at their home, in hospital or at the rehabilitation centre and will engage in the role of counsellor, planner, navigator, and facilitator to ultimately empower the health, independence and full community participation of persons who have a mobility disability. The candidate will work with individuals and their support networks to identify needs and goals, set goals, develop action plans, identify solutions and mobilize supports and services.

We are looking for:

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

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. 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
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