Vocational Rehabilitation Service Specialist - Halifax, Canada - Lifemark Health Group

Lifemark Health Group

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Vocational Rehabilitation Service Specialist (VOC RSS)

Status:
Permanent Full-time Opportunities

Location:
Remote; Work from Home, Atlantic Canada

Partners in Canadian Veterans Rehabilitation Services (PCVRS), a national provider for Veterans Affairs Canada, is now welcoming Veterans and their families into a newly expanded Rehabilitation Services and Vocational Assistance Program.

The Rehabilitation Program provides access to medical, psycho-social and vocational services to help ensure a successful transition to life after service for Veterans.

The
Vocational RSS has a passion for working amongst motivated, diverse and engaged teams.

A background in rehabilitation services combined with an inspired vision and purpose, will ensure the organization maintains quality client service and an environment of continuous learning and improvement.

As part of a strong and professional team, you make a difference at the personal and community level by ensuring veterans achieve their employment goals and receive the best support possible.

What You'll Do

Be part of a team of Rehabilitation Service Specialists in the delivery and coordination of Rehabilitation Services for program participants
Assist the team to provide superior participantcentered services that lead to successful outcomes in a timely and efficient manner
Establish and meet caseload and performance metrics
Ensure service standards and outcomes meet and exceed requirements
Coordinate all assessments, interpret reports, and provide recommendations for services to support Participants to reach their rehabilitation goals
The RSS will also coordinate any assessments required for VAC's Financial Benefits Programs (IRB and CFIS) outside of the Rehabilitation Program
Coordinate and conduct Vocational Rehabilitation and Vocational Assistance assessments and interventions

What You Bring
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Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Services Professional (CVRP), or a
Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Services Professional

Fellow (CVRP F), or 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 medical, psychosocial and/or vocational rehabilitation services (or a combination thereof) to Participants
Experience conducting medical, psychosocial and/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, psychosocial and/or vocational assessments and making recommendations based upon critical analysis of information leading to the development of a comprehensive plan and program of care, and;
Experience working with a variety of health professionals and disciplines in an interdisciplinary team environment.

Preferred Criteria:

Bilingual (French/English)
Experience working with employers, community resources, and training institutions
Preference given to qualified former CAF members

Why Choose Lifemark?

Competitive salary
Comprehensive and flexible health and dental benefits
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
A diverse and inclusive workplace with a track record of high employee engagement and teamwork