Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist – (FT) – 12 Month Contract, Hybrid – Vancouver, BC in Vancouver, British Columbia

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 .

Role and Responsibilities:

• 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 in identifying realistic employment options through vocational testing, assessment, and exploration.

• Conduct transferable skills analysis and labour market research.

• Assess client motivation to work and disability-related employment barriers and provide supportive measures to ensure individual success.

• Develop and prepare cover letters and resumes; deliver job search skills training program.

• Monitor and document client progress and intervene where appropriate to ensure viable and appropriate client/employer matches.

• Provide individualized job placement services to clients; negotiate employment opportunities with employers and negotiate wage subsidies as needed.

• Provide follow-up support to employers, regular check-in and provide the necessary support, including accommodation support, to ensure desired outcomes for both employer and client.

• Participate in the marketing and promotional activities associated with employer recruitment.

Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary Degree in a related discipline and CCDP certification.

• Minimum 2 years of directly related experience in the provision of job search skills, resume and cover letter preparation, and job placement services, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• The ideal candidate will have one of the following designations: Certified Career Development Professional (CCDP), Registered Rehabilitation Professional (RRP) or Registered Vocational Professional (RVP); Certified Vocational Professional (CVP) or Master’s Certificate: Vocational Professional (MCVP) through the College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals (CVRP); Canadian Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC/CCRC).

• Relevant experience must be within the past 5 years.

• Successful candidates will be required to pass a Criminal Record Check.

Demonstrated Experience in:

• Assessing complex client needs in specialized areas, such as physical limitations, developmental disabilities, mobility skills, and cognitive, social, and emotional barriers.

• Interpreting clinical assessments.

• Delivering Resume and Cover Letter preparation, Job Search Skills, and individualized Job Placement services.

• Familiarity with current methods of career counseling, vocational rehabilitation, 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.

• Ability to document, maintain records, and write reports.

• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying, please submit your cover letter and resume by August 31, 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 [email protected]

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.