About this role
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist – Permanent Full-Time
Ideally the candidate will reside in Cape Breton, however candidates living in Nova Scotia are welcome to apply
Lifemark Health Group is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist to join our team on a Full-Time, Part-Time or Contract basis. The Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist will work in collaboration with the referral source to provide Employment Planning Services to clients. In this role, you will make a difference in the lives of our clients through assisting unemployed individuals in developing employment plans. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to conduct transferrable skills assessments, vocational evaluations and job search training for clients who are seeking to re-enter the workforce in an alternate occupation.
Responsibilities include:
- Completing employment planning for injured or disabled individuals
- Conducting vocational profiles to determine employment history, education and experience
- Assessing transferable skills and employment barriers
- May also be responsible for:
- Facilitating job search workshops
- Completing resumes and cover letters
- Conducting labor market research
- Identify suitable job options and return to work plans
- Marketing clients to prospective employers
- Providing job placement support, career and employment counselling
Qualifications
- University degree preferred (psychology, education, kinesiology, health sciences, rehabilitation etc.)
- Minimum 2 years experience within the provision of vocational rehabilitation (employment planning/career counselling and/or job search skills/job placement))
- RRP, CVP, MCVP, CCRC, CRC, CVRP, CCVE or other related professional designation and/or eligibility to obtain designation would be an asset.
- Related experience with vocational assessments would be an asset.
- Candidates should have a strong understanding of the local labour market
- Willingness to travel
If this is a good match for you, apply today!
Thank you for your interest in joining our team! We appreciate the time and effort you’ve taken to apply for this position. Our team will carefully review all applications and contact candidates who meet the qualifications for the next steps. We encourage you to keep an eye on our future job openings. We look forward to connecting with the right candidate soon!
Other facts
About Lifemark Health Group
We are a proudly Canadian healthcare company, providing diversified healthcare services across the country.
We have over 20 years of experience providing personal rehab services, independent medical assessments, seniors’ wellness and employer health and wellness programs. Our foundation is rooted in the strength of our healthcare professionals, who are leaders in their fields.
We offer a number of rehabilitation programs and assessment services that are accredited by CARF International, an achievement that signals our commitment to high-quality services.
Whether you’re a recent graduate just starting out on your career path or an experienced professional looking for a new opportunity, your journey to a better work life starts with Lifemark.
We foster innovative thinking, invest in your career development so that you can provide the best care for others, support your personal health and wellness with a comprehensive rewards package and strive to make an impact in the over 200 communities across Canada where we live and work.
Our award-winning workplace was recognized by The Globe and Mail and Morneau Shepell as one of 75 Employee Recommended Workplaces in Canada for 2018 and 2019 and by Waterstone Human Capital as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2019.
You belong here. Join our team!
What you'll do
- The Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist will assist unemployed individuals in developing employment plans and conduct assessments to evaluate their skills and barriers. Responsibilities also include facilitating job search workshops and providing job placement support.
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