Bilingual Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist (Full Time) – Timmins, ON

Location / Lieu: Timmins

Position / Poste:  Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist – Assessment & Planning

Duties / Fonctions:

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

·        Provide services to adults who have disabilities and are challenged 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

Qualifications / Compétences requises:

• Eligible to obtain Return to Work Disability Management (RTWDM) designation or equivalent; relevant experience will also be considered
• 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 and verbal communication, sales and customer service skills
• Bilingual 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

As part of its commitment to Employment Equity, Ontario March of Dimes encourages applications from qualified members of the four designated groups: women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities

Location / Lieu: Timmins (occasional travel required)

Position / Poste: Spécialiste en réadaptation professionnelle

Duties / Fonctions:

• Accepter les aiguillages et examiner la documentation du client tel que fourni par la source de référence.
• Fournir des services aux adultes en situation de handicap qui sont confrontés à des obstacles à l’emploi.
• Effectuer des analyses du marché du travail et des analyses de compétences transférables;
• Recueillir des renseignements et informer les clients sur les tendances du marché du travail, les conditions d’accès aux différentes professions, les compétences requises et autres;
• Conseiller les clients sur les techniques de recherche active d’emploi (curriculum vitae, entrevue d’embauche, stratégies de recherche d’emploi, etc.);
• Négocier des opportunités d’emploi avec des employeurs au besoin;
• Élaborer et mettre en œuvre des plans d’emploi personnalisés afin d’aider les clients à atteindre leurs objectifs à l’intérieur du programme;
• Veiller à la satisfaction de la clientèle et à l’atteinte des standards de qualité.

Qualifications / Compétences requises:

• Eligible pour obtenir le diplôme de gestion de l’incapacité de retour au travail (RTWDM), College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professional (CVRP) ou équivalent ; l’expérience pertinente sera également prise en compte.
• Posséder 3 années d’expérience pertinente (réadaptation professionnelle, employabilité, orientation professionnelle ou autres)
• Être membre d’un ordre professionnel ou être admissible à un ordre (VRA Canada, OCCOQ)
• Excellente connaissance du marché du travail;
• Bilinguisme anglais/français, un atout;
• Excellentes habiletés au niveau des communications orales et écrites;
• Excellent sens de l’organisation, de négociation et de résolution de problèmes
• Avoir accès à une automobile et posséder un permis de conduire valide;

As part of its commitment to Employment Equity, March of Dimes Canada encourages applications from qualified members of the four designated groups: women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), March of Dimes Canada will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.