Vocational Specialist - Edmonton, Canada - Lifemark Health Group

Lifemark Health Group

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
Permanent, Full Time

May require work on evenings and weekends
Duties/Responsibilities
Providing career and employment counselling to injured Albertans returning to employment or school
Facilitating essential skills, employment preparation, and occupational skills workshops
Conducting assessments to determine employment history, education and experience, and transferrable skills and employment barriers
Completing resumes, cover letters, and mock interviews
Conducting labour market research
Ensuring sustainability in job placement; providing direct support to participants and employers to maintain employment
Assessing and addressing individual needs, barriers, and complexities and developing and managing service plans
Connecting participants with appropriate community resources, available through the Government of Alberta, Federal Government Services, and local agencies and service providers
Timely report writing, in accordance with current templates, guides, standards and processes
Record keeping and maintaining paper and electronic files

Minimum Qualifications

University Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences or related field including Kinesiology, Community Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, Social Work, Education etc.
The designation, working towards designation or willingness/eligibility to obtain any of the following: Canadian Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CCRC), Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE), or Registered Rehabilitation Professional (RRP), alongside membership the Vocational Rehabilitation Association in Canada considered highly advantageous.
Career and employment counselling and job development/placement required.
An excellent understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity
Case management experience an asset
Sensitivity to learning limitations that may be present with participants
Intermediate to advanced computer skills
Outstanding teamwork and interpersonal skills
Security background check required