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Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist – Assessment and Planning

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

We are hiring for one Full Time Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist – Assessment and Planning in Ottawa. This role is 35 Hours per week.

Resp onsibilities

• Accept referral and review the client documentation as provided by the referral source

• Create and maintain case files and service plans that are current and reflective of clients’ evolving needs

• Provide services to individuals with disabilities and are challenged by employment barriers

• Assist clients to identify realistic employment options through vocational assessment and exploration

• Conduct transferable skills analysis and labour market research

• Create resumes and cover letters tailored to client’s needs and employment objectives

• Support job placement services including job development, client and employer needs analysis, job site analysis and job accommodation and coordination of on the job supports

• Provide employment and motivational counseling

• Appropriate use of case management/IT systems ie. CaMS

• 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

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Community College diploma in social services

• Registered Rehabilitation Professional certification (RRP) or Registered Vocational Professional (RVP), Return to Work Disability Manager (RTWDM) or eligible to obtain RTWDM an asset

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

• Sensitivity to issues/barriers that people with disabilities experience

• Familiarity with current methods of vocational rehabilitation, career counseling including assessment, service planning, job search skills, job analysis and job placement.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills

• Well-developed time management, organization and teamwork skills

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, work well under pressure and meet deadlines

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

• Ability to document, maintain records and write reports

• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle. Ability to travel across the East Region.

• Ability to communicate and write in French an asset

How to apply

• Please submit your cover letter and resume by November 20, 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 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.