Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist - Winnipeg, Canada - Bravework

Description

About us
We are professional, collaborative, inclusive, and our goal is to thrive together.


Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Workfromhome days
• Growth opportunities

- * Assessing clients' barriers, abilities, competencies, interests, work experience, and education.

• Creating rehabilitation plans for clients, taking into account individual strengths.
• Helping clients adapt to vocational challenges, including those acquired later in life.
• Providing empathy and understanding to those experiencing grief and loss due to disability
• Creating Individual Vocational Rehabilitation Plans in collaboration with case managers, physicians, physical therapists, and psychologists.
• Facilitating sessions with family members/caregivers, employers and volunteer supervisors to better understand and support clients' employment goals.
• Consulting with employers and other stakeholders to facilitate access to employment.
• Collecting labor market information.
• Locating resources such as computer software, mobility aids, or community support.
• Identifying vocational training opportunities.
• Monitoring, documenting, and reporting progress using our database, as well as changing rehabilitation plans accordingly.
• Keeping informed of advancements in vocational rehabilitation therapy. *Qualifications

- * 1-2 years' experience working with people with disabilities

• Related Degree OR postsecondary diploma in rehabilitation, social work, applied counselling, career development, disability management or other related education and experience
• Mental Health training and experience
• Motivational Interviewing experience or training would be an asset
• Training / experience in Case Management
• RVP, RRP and CVRP / CCVE credentials or willingness to work towards
• NOC and Career Handbook knowledge would be an asset
• Knowledge and training in Positive Psychology would be an asset *Skills

- * Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate compassion, empathy and a non-judgemental approach

• Comfortable navigating difficult conversations with compassion
• Knowledge of mental health and return to work
• Strong documentation and report writing
• Interpersonal and customer service skills
• PHIA and FIPPA knowledge
• Able to work in the "grey zone"
• Objectivity, professionalism and optimism
• Persuasive communication
• Working within provided time constraints, and budget plans
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Solution focused
• Computer / technology skills proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and ability to learn databases
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Personal vehicle, class 5 driver's license, ability to drive to surrounding communities rurally across Manitoba
• Willingness to learn on the job and a growth mindset We offer a competitive starting wage and training / professional development to support you in this meaningful opportunity. _We are open to providing assistance in helping you achieve your CVRP status._ We are also pleased to offer a group health employee benefit package. Flexibility to work a hybrid schedule (part time in office, part time from home) would be required. Starting salary dependent of qualifications and experience, ranging from $53,000$63,000 per year with quarterly bonuses after initial probation period and ability to meet billing targets. 34 weeks paid holidays. _Bravework is committed to diversity and providing equal opportunities to all people, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, veteran, disability status, or other categories protected by applicable law._

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in WINNIPEG, MB