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March of Dimes Canada Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist, Employer & Client Coordination - (FT) - Sault Ste. Marie, ON in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
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. You’ll be joining a team made up of more than 2,000 professionals that’s dedicated to solving big challenges and creating real change for people with disabilities in communities across our country. They’re at the center of all we do, and we make a real difference in their lives every day. It matters to us because the need is urgent — and it’s growing .
More than eight million people with disabilities in Canada experience challenges like poverty, discrimination, indignity, and isolation. These are the barriers that you’ll help tear down. Together, with your vital contributions, we’ll keep moving the dial on the challenges people with disabilities face. Our work is deep and wide — and you’ll always find it deeply rewarding — which is why we pull together to make change happen. 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.
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 .
Roles and responsibilities:
Plan, coordinate, direct, and control activities and resources associated with service delivery.
Provide effective employment planning for clients presenting with complex disability and employment issues.
Assess client motivation to work and disability-related employment barriers, providing supportive measures to ensure individual success.
Develop and monitor employment plans detailing steps the client needs to achieve their vocational goal.
Monitor and document client progress, intervening where appropriate to ensure viable and appropriate client/employer matches.
Negotiate employment opportunities with employers and arrange wage subsidies as needed.
Provide follow-up supports to employers, including regular check-ins and necessary support, such as accommodation support, to ensure desired outcomes for both employer and client.
Participate in marketing and promotional activities associated with employer and client recruitment.
Participate in developing the job search training program.
Instruct in pre-employment programming sessions, including resume creation, cover letters, and reporting to funders.
Adjust presentation materials based on client needs.
Help the Vocational Team assess client motivation based on participation in training.
Measure client progress and provide timely feedback on skills learned, areas of success, and specific action recommendations to enable further understanding.
Qualifications and experience
Bachelor's Degree or 3-year Diploma in a related field.
Experience in job development, employer outreach, marketing, and customer relationship management; reputable experience in recruitment and screening.
Knowledge of government and local employment systems for employment supports for persons with disabilities; knowledge of private sector and labor market trends.
Sensitivity to issues/barriers that people with disabilities experience.
Well-developed time management, problem-solving, organizational, and teamwork skills.
Effective negotiation skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication, sales, and customer service 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.
Ability to communicate in both official languages considered an asset.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying, please submit your cover letter and resume by July 27, 2024. Please note that we do not require a cover letter for frontline roles.
Important details
- We have a hybrid work policy that applies to some job positions. Please see individual job postings for more details.
Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?
For general inquiries, you can reach us at recruitment@marchofdimes.ca
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
Please note that March of Dimes Canada has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by receiving all required doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada at least 14 days prior to the commencement of their employment, or as otherwise recommended by public health authorities. We will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons or on the basis of any other protected ground, as required under applicable human rights legislation.
Need accommodations? We're here to help!
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.
Our Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) approach
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.