Vocational Specialist

Lifemark Health Group; Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifemark Health Group is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist to join our Kelowna clinic on a full-time basis. The role involves working with WorkSafe BC clients to develop employment plans, conduct job search training, and provide counselling for those re-entering the workforce.

You will review vocational profiles, assess barriers, and collaborate with team members to develop return-to-work plans, while maintaining client confidentiality and delivering excellent service.

Qualifications

• University degree in psychology, education, kinesiology, health sciences, or rehabilitation.
• Minimum 2 years experience in vocational rehabilitation (employment planning/career counselling and/or job search skills/job placement).
• CVRP or related designation would be an asset.
• Strong understanding of the local labour market.

Responsibilities

• Review vocational profiles regarding employment history, education and experience.
• Assess transferable skills and employment barriers.
• Facilitate job search workshops and provide job search counselling.
• Complete resumes and cover letters as needed.
• Conduct labour market research and identify suitable job options.
• Provide job placement support and career counselling.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and report clearly.

Skills

Job search counselling

Labour market research

Client collaboration

Education

University degree preferred (psychology, education, kinesiology, health sciences, rehabilitation)

CVRP or related designation asset

Tools

Job description

Status: Full Time

Location: Hybrid/Remote

Lifemark Health Group is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist to join our team at our Kelowna clinic on a Full-Time basis. The Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist will work in collaboration with the referral source to provide job search support services to WorkSafe BC clients. In this role, you will make a difference in the lives of our clients through assisting individuals who may have been injured on the job in developing employment plans. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to conduct job search training and provide job search counselling for our clients who are seeking to re-enter the workforce.

Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing vocational profiles regarding employment history, education and experience
• Assessing transferable skills and employment barriers
• May also be responsible for:
• Facilitating job search workshops
• Completing resumes and cover letters
• Conducting labor market research
• Identify suitable job options and return to work plans
• Marketing clients to prospective employers
• Providing job placement support, career and employment counselling
• Willingness to take on other roles as needed, support team members
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive client and organizational information
• Collaborate with team members to achieve shared goals and responsibilities
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports
• Provide exceptional customer service to clients Collaborate with team members to achieve shared goals and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• University degree preferred (psychology, education, kinesiology, health sciences, rehabilitation etc.)
• Minimum 2 years experience within the provision of vocational rehabilitation (employment planning/career counselling and/or job search skills/job placement))
• CVRP or other related professional designation and/or eligibility to obtain designation would be an asset.
• Candidates should have a strong understanding of the local labour market
• Willingness to travel to Lifemark clinic as clients require

Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.

Accommodation

Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process.