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Skills, Development and Employment

You’ll feel great about a career with March of Dimes Canada

At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters. As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. Our collective efforts are rooted in our Purpose, Vision , and Mission, which inform how we drive all our work forward.

• Purpose: Champion equity. Empower ability.

• Vision: An inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities. 

• Mission: To be Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. 

Skills Development and Employment ensures that people with disabilities find and keep meaningful jobs by matching them with employers seeking qualified job candidates. In addition, they offer support with assessments, rehabilitation and child and youth programs.

The opportunity:

Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist / Spécialiste en réadaptation professionnelle

Contract position - from Novemeber 4, 2024 to April 1, 2026

Location / Lieu: Remote anywhere in Canada– all client services delivered through virtual platforms (i.e.

Teams/Zoom video meeting) / Télétravail – tous les services aux clients sont fournis via des plateformes virtuelles (c'est-à-dire des réunions vidéo sur Teams/Zoom).

Salary: TBA / À déterminer

Hours: 35 hours per week / 35 heures par semaine

Responsibilities:

• Accept referral and review the client plan/documentation as provided by the referral source, where applicable

• Provide services virtually (ie. via Teams/Zoom video meetings) to adults who have disabilities and arechallenged by employment barriers.

• Assist individuals with disabilities to identify realistic employment options through vocational testing, assessment and exploration

• Conduct transferable skills analysis and labour market research

• Provide job placement services including job development, coordination of on the job supports, job site analysis and job accommodation

• Provide employment and motivational counseling

• Case manage services to ensure timely and cost effective service delivery

• Complete required service reports

• Achieve quality service standards for client satisfaction, timely delivery of service and employment outcomes

• Attend outreach events to promote services within local region (where applicable)

• Some travel may be required

Fonctions:

• Accepter les références et examiner le plan/documentation du client fourni par la source de référence, le cas échéant

• Fournir des services virtuels (c'est-à-dire via des réunions vidéo sur Teams/Zoom) aux adultes ensituation de handicap et confrontés à des obstacles à l'emploi

• Aider les individus en situation de handicap à identifier des options d'emploi réalistes grâce à des tests professionnels, des évaluations et une exploration

• Réaliser une analyse des compétences transférables et des recherches sur le marché du travail

• Fournir des services de placement, y compris le développement d'emplois, la coordination des soutiens sur le lieu de travail, l'analyse des sites de travail et l'adaptation des postes

• Offrir un accompagnement en emploi et un counseling motivationnel

• Gérer les cas pour garantir une prestation de services rapide et rentable

• Compléter les rapports de service requis

• Atteindre des normes de qualité de service en matière de satisfaction des clients, de rapidité de la prestation de services et de résultats en matière d'emploi

• Assister à des événements de sensibilisation pour promouvoir les services dans la région locale (le cas échéant)

• Des déplacements peuvent être nécessaires

Qualifications and Experience:

• Eligible to obtain Return to Work Disability Management (RTWDM) designation, CVRP, or equivalent; relevant experience will also be considered

• Bachelors degree or diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation, Disability Management or Social Sciences (ie Psychology/Sociology etc) preferred OR diploma &/or certificate in Vocational Rehabilitation, Career Development Practice, Disability Management or Life Care Planning

• Minimum of three years experience working in Vocational Rehabilitation with people with disabilities

• Extensive knowledge of private sector and labor market trends

• Sensitivity to issues/barriers that people with disabilities experience

• Excellent written & verbal communication and customer service skills

• Bilingual (French/English) is an asset

• Well developed time management, organization and teamwork skills

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work well under pressure

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Adobe software

• Ability to document, maintain records and assist in reports

Compétences requises:

• Éligible pour obtenir la désignation de Gestion des incapacités au retour au travail (RTWDM), CVRP ou équivalent ; une expérience pertinente sera également prise en compte

• Diplôme de baccalauréat ou diplôme en réhabilitation professionnelle, gestion des incapacités ou sciences sociales (c'est-à-dire psychologie/sociologie, etc.) de préférence, OU diplôme et/ou certificat en réhabilitation professionnelle, pratique du développement de carrière, gestion des incapacités ou planification des soins de vie

• Minimum de trois ans d'expérience en réhabilitation professionnelle avec des personnes en situation de handicap

• Connaissance approfondie des tendances du marché du travail et du secteur privé

• Sensibilité aux problèmes/obstacles rencontrés par les personnes en situation de handicap

• Excellentes compétences en communication écrite et verbale ainsi qu'en service à la clientèle

• Bilingue (français/anglais) est un atout

• Compétences bien développées en gestion du temps, organisation et travail d'équipe

• Capacité démontrée à établir des priorités et à bien travailler sous pression

• Maîtrise de la suite Microsoft Office et des logiciels Adobe

• Capacité à documenter, maintenir des dossiers et aider à la rédaction de rapports

Important details

• Remote anywhere in Canada– all client services delivered through virtual platforms (i.e.Teams/Zoom video meeting) / Télétravail – tous les services aux clients sont fournis via des plateformes virtuelles (c'est-à-dire des réunions vidéo sur Teams/Zoom)

How to apply

• Please submit your cover letter and resume by October 18, 2024 .

Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?

Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re:

• Contributing to our important mission: creating real change for people with disabilities

• Joining a leading national charity with a history of impact and a future full of possibility

• Enjoying industry-leading employment incentives and benefits

• Supported in your professional growth, development, and success

• Included in our empathetic and supportive work culture

Learn more about why we’re a great employer at marchofdimes.ca/careers.

For general inquiries, you can reach us at recruitment@marchofdimes.ca

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MODC is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada, MODC will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible, and barrier-free.

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MODC is dedicated to building and advancing an inclusive and welcoming culture. It’s also why we’re focused on attracting, retaining, and supporting diverse people. Thanks to our progressive practices, team members of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to access the opportunities and supports they need to grow, thrive, and succeed. Our READI approach is rooted in our shared belief that championing equity and empowering ability starts by investing in our team members— and in our shared culture — so that we all feel included, safe, and confident at work every single day.