Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist - (FT) - Victoria, BC

March-of-Dimes-Canad; Victoria; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

March-of-Dimes-Canad is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist (WorkBC Customized Employment) in Victoria, BC. The role focuses on personalized employment services for job seekers with disabilities, including Discovery, profiles, job carving, and on-site coaching.

The position involves liaising with employers, case management, and ensuring timely service delivery, with travel as needed. Requires post-secondary credentials and at least two years in employment services or rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree relevant to providing services to people with disabilities.
• Working toward or holding a relevant professional certification, such as CCDP, RRP, or CVRP.
• Minimum of two years of experience in Employment Services or Vocational Rehabilitation with people with disabilities.
• Experience assessing complex client needs in areas including physical limitations, developmental disabilities, mobility, cognitive, social, and emotional barriers.
• Familiarity with career counselling and vocational rehabilitation methods; assessment, service planning, job search skills, job analysis, and job placement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Strong time management, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to document and maintain records and prepare reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with ICM is an asset.
• Successful candidates must pass a Criminal Record Check.
• A valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle are required.

Responsibilities

• Accept referrals and review client plans and documentation from the referral source.
• Work with adults with disabilities and employment barriers to identify barriers, develop strategies, and refer clients to additional services or assessments.
• Provide employment and motivational counselling.
• Deliver Customized Employment services including Discovery Assessments, Employment Profiles, Job Carving, and on-site Job Coaching.
• Liaise with employers for Job Development to secure paid employment for job seekers with barriers.
• Case manage services to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Complete required service reports.
• Meet quality service standards for client satisfaction, timely service delivery, and employment outcomes.
• Travel as required for Discovery, Job Development, Job Coaching, and Sustainment Services.
• Work some evenings and weekends as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Customer service

Education

Post-secondary certificate/diploma/degree relevant to disability services

Certifications: CCDP, RRP, or CVRP (or pursuing)

Tools

Microsoft Office

ICM

Job description

This Opportunity:

We are currently looking to fill a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist (WorkBC Customized Employment) position.

WorkBC is a BC government program that connects job seekers and employers by helping individuals find jobs, explore career options, and improve their skills, while helping employers find the right talent and grow their businesses.

Customized Employment (CE) is a flexible process designed to personalize the employment relationship between a job seeker and an employer to meet the needs of both. CE involves providing individualized employment services to job seekers with complex needs and/or barriers to achieving and maintaining employment.

Responsibilities:

• Accept referrals and review client plans and documentation provided by the referral source.

• Work with adults with disabilities and employment barriers to identify barriers, develop strategies to overcome them, and refer clients to additional services or diagnostic assessments where appropriate.

• Provide employment and motivational counselling.

• Deliver Customized Employment services, including Discovery Assessments, Employment Profiles, Job Carving, and on-site Job Coaching to help job seekers achieve sustainable employment.

• Liaise with employers for Job Development to secure paid employment for job seekers facing disability-specific barriers to entering the workforce.

• Case manage services to ensure timely and cost-effective service delivery.

• Complete required service reports.

• Meet quality service standards for client satisfaction, timely service delivery, and employment outcomes.

• Travel as required for Discovery, Job Development, Job Coaching, and Sustainment Services.

• Work some evenings and weekends as required.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree relevant to providing services to people with disabilities.

• Working toward or holding a relevant professional certification, such as Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP), Registered Rehabilitation Professional (RRP), or Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Professional (CVRP).

• Minimum of two years of experience working in Employment Services or Vocational Rehabilitation with people with disabilities.

• Sensitivity to the issues and barriers experienced by people with disabilities.

• A combination of education and WorkBC experience may be accepted.

• Experience assessing complex client needs in specialized areas, including physical limitations, developmental disabilities, mobility skills, and cognitive, social, and emotional barriers.

• Ability to interpret clinical assessments.

• Experience delivering customized employment, job coaching, and job development services.

• Familiarity with career counselling and vocational rehabilitation methods, including assessment, service planning, job search skills, job analysis, and job placement.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills.

• Strong time management, organizational, and teamwork skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Familiarity with ICM is an asset.

• Ability to document and maintain records and prepare reports.

• Successful candidates must pass a Criminal Record Check.

• A valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle are required.

Additional Details:

Salary: $58,000 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week

Schedule: 8:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday