Vocational Rehab Counsellor Assistant - Brockville, Canada - The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre

The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre

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Brockville, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Information

Posting Number:

BMHC22190E
Title:
Vocational Rehab Counsellor Assistant (RFT 1.

0 FTE)
Position Status:

Regular Fulltime
FTE:
1.0
Job Schedule:
Days
Unit:
Forensic Psychiatry
Outreach
Department:
Forensic Psychiatry
BMHC
Union:
OPSEU Local 439
Site:
Brockville Mental Health Centre
Number of Vacancies:
1
About The Royal

As one of Canada's foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster.

This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees.

Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

Duties:

Assist in the delivery of Vocational and Rehabilitative Services for inpatients and outpatients of the Forensic Treatment Unit at Brockville Mental health Centre
Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team to develop/ implement individualized treatment plans.
Work collaboratively, cooperatively and effectively with the individuals in care both within the hospital and community settings.
Supporting the Vocational Counsellor(s) and in collaboration with rehabilitative services, assisting in the assessment of vocational potential of clients, developing individual rehabilitation goals and plans.
Assist in the development and implement vocational programs to meet clients' needs.
Assist clients with job readiness through resume writing, interview techniques, job coaching, job searches etc.
Reporting client progress to the Vocational Counsellor and Treatment Team to promote client goals.
Maintain up to date knowledge and practice of program policies, procedures, applicable legislation, and mental health practices.
Liaise with community partners to provide both educational and vocational opportunities for clients.
Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
Other duties may reasonably be assigned.

Qualifications:

Successful completion of a postsecondary degree or diploma in Social Sciences or other Health science education ( e.i. Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physiotherapy Assistant, Developmental Service Worker )
Experience working with clients with a mental illness
Access to an reliable vehicle and valid G driver's license
Knowledge of vocational rehabilitation theory, practice and intervention, techniques such as adult learning principles, clinical case management, job analysis, selective placement etc.
Ability to interpret relevant legislation and procedures to identify eligibility for funding
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, and Substitute Decision Act
Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a professional multidisciplinary treatment team
English level A is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading comprehension and written expression. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.

Salary Range:

- $31.66 to $34.60 per hour
Additional Information

All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a precondition of employment.
The Royal is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.