Rehabilitation Service Specialist (RSS) - Québec

WCG International Consultants Ltd.; Montreal; Remote; CAD 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Rehabilitation Service Specialist to deliver rehabilitation services to Canadian Armed Forces veterans and their families. This role involves assessing needs, developing rehabilitation plans, and collaborating with various service providers. Work from home with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

RRSP Matching program

Coverage for credential fees

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Generous time-off policies

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in medical, psycho-social, or vocational rehabilitation services.
• Experience with persons living with mental or physical health problems.

Responsibilities

• Determine rehabilitation assessments and clarify needs.
• Develop comprehensive Rehabilitation Plans for program Participants.
• Empower Participants to problem-solve and explore community-based interventions.

Skills

Psychology

Counselling

Rehabilitation

Social Sciences

Health Services

Human Services

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology

Bachelor’s degree in Counselling

Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences

Bachelor’s degree in Health Services

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Job description

We believe in the power of work. Since 1994, we’ve been partnering with governments and local agencies across Canada to create sustainable employment opportunities for people, businesses, and communities. We understand that work gives hope, strengthens relationships, and drives economic growth.

Job Description

About the role

Location: Work from Home in Quebec

Travel Expectations: Throughout the region to meet with participants and service providers as needed

As a Rehabilitation Service Specialist (RSS), you’re part of a team that delivers a wide range of rehabilitation services to veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and their families. We are an organization of driven and passionate people working together to make a difference in the lives of Canadian Veterans and their families. We provide support, care, and recognition that Canadian Veterans and their families deserve.

Our team of RSSs spans all Canadian Provinces, and we are always looking for talented people to join us!

What you'll do

1. Determine required rehabilitation assessments to evaluate Participant’s capacity for improvement, clarify rehabilitation needs, and coordinate as required.
2. Ensure services and plans are needs-based, goal-oriented, and align with program mandates to improve the six functional domains of well-being, reduce barriers to re-establishment, and are safe, cost-effective, and of high quality.
3. Develop comprehensive Rehabilitation Plans for program Participants in consultation with the Participant, their family/caregiver, Rehabilitation Service Professionals (RSPs), and the Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) Case Manager.
4. Act as the service integrator, collaborating equally with medical, psycho-social, and vocational RSPs delivering services to participants.
5. Empower Participants to problem-solve by exploring community-based interventions and resources to achieve desired outcomes.
6. Identify barriers or risk factors contributing to suboptimal outcomes and proactively develop and implement strategies.

Qualifications

What you bring

1. A bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counselling, Rehabilitation, Social Sciences, Health Services, Human Services, or a related field, and one of the following:
2. And:

A minimum of three (3) years experience in the direct provision of medical, psycho-social, or vocational rehabilitation services (or a combination thereof).

• Experience working with persons living with mental or physical health problems creating barriers in life.
• Employment conditional on obtaining federal security clearance – Reliability Status.
• A reliable vehicle and the ability to travel.

Preferred Criteria:

• Experience working with employers, community resources, and training institutions.
• Preference given to qualified former CAF members.

For complete job requirements, see the full Job Description here and the Position Profile here.

Additional Information

What we offer

• Work from home and earn a competitive starting salary of $75,200.00.
• Comprehensive and flexible health and dental benefits.
• RRSP Matching program of 1.5% of base earnings.
• Coverage for your credential or designation fee.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Generous time-off policies that promote work/life balance.
• Do work that makes a difference!

Our Commitment to Diversity

WCG is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to achieving a workplace that is equitable and representative of Canada’s diverse population. We actively work to attract, develop, and retain employees from diverse and equity-deserving backgrounds who have exceptional ability and the desire to make a difference. We continuously strive to support individual needs and differences in a work environment built on inclusivity and respect for everyone.

WCG is committed to providing an accessible, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation in advance of any part of the recruitment and selection process.

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