Rehabilitation Services Professional - Vocational (Bilingual)

Company 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 anywhere in Canada

The Rehabilitation Service Professional Vocational (RSP Voc) is responsible to assist individuals to access, maintain or return to suitable, gainful and meaningful vocational activities. The RSP Voc determines appropriate vocational goals and identifies the need for any vocational rehabilitation and/or support services to achieve the identified goals. The RSP Voc evaluates the Participant’s current and potential vocational abilities through assessment of the Participant’s physical, cognitive, and psychological abilities to create an objective vocational profile.

The RSP Voc collaborates with the Rehabilitation Service Specialists (RSSs) and other RSPs as needed to gather evidence to evaluate the Participant’s overall capacity for employment and their earning potential and uses the return-to-work hierarchy to help guide their opinions. The RSP Voc completes a comprehensive report summarizing the evidence and recommendations in relation to the Participant’s overall capacity for work and these assessments can be used to guide the Rehabilitation Plan goals as well as determination of eligibility for Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)’s Financial Benefits Program (Income Replacement Benefit and Canadian Forces Income Support Benefit) outside of the Rehabilitation Program.

What you'll do

• Conducts Vocational Assessments (may include Initial Vocational Assessments, Transferable Skills Analyses, Employment and Earnings Capacity Assessments, Vocational Evaluations) based on review of Participants’ education, training, and experience and in consideration of functional limitations or restrictions ·
• As appropriate, determines the need and type of specialized and ad hoc assessments that may be required to accurately evaluate the Participant’s overall employability and present evidence supporting the recommendation
• Consults with RSPs to confirm the presence or absence of a functional impairment impacting a Participant’s overall well-being ·
• Evaluates whether additional evidence through further assessments is required to render an opinion on a Participant’s earning capacity and employability
• Follows approved processes and program requirements to support completion of analyses and recommendations
• Completes comprehensive case notes of all consultations and information obtained in assessments · Completes summaries of specialized and ad hoc assessments in accordance with contract requirements ·
• Develops final reports that clearly answers the referral questions with objective evidence to support conclusions and opinion
• Submits appropriate reports according to established standards and timelines
• Complies with program requirements for confidentiality

Qualifications

What you bring:

A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counselling, Rehabilitation, or a related field and must hold one of the following designations:

• A current designation as a Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Services Professional (CVRP) or a Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Services Professional – Fellow (CVRP-F) with CVRP-TSA credential
• Career Counsellors registered with the Ordre des conseillers et conseillères d'orientation du Québec.

A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the direct provision of vocational rehabilitation services (or a combination thereof) to Participants including the following:

• Experience in conducting medical, psycho-social, or vocational rehabilitation assessments;
• Experience working with persons living with mental or physical health problems creating barriers to civilian life;
• Experience analyzing and interpreting medical, psycho-social, or vocational assessments and making recommendations based upon critical analysis of information leading to the development of a  comprehensive plan and program of care

PLUS:

• Strong computer skills
• Thorough knowledge of local labour markets
• Employment conditional on obtaining federal security clearance – Reliability Status.
• A reliable vehicle and the ability to travel

Required Criteria:

• Bilingual (French / English)

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

Additional Information

What we offer

• Work from home and earn a competitive starting salary of $75,200.00 annually
• RRSP Matching program of 1.5% 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!

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Matter

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 that is 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.

Passion and Lived Experience Matter!

If you don’t quite have the above credentials but feel passionate about this role and your ability to do it successfully, please APPLY ANYWAY! Tell us in your application why you believe you would be a great fit. We believe in developing talent and have a wide range of opportunities to support passionate team members as they grow towards their employment goals.