The Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant, reporting to the Vocational Team Lead, National VR (CTL), is accountable for achieving excellence in the effective, efficient and consistent execution of vocational services pertaining to Vocational Evaluation/Vocational Interests Aptitude services they are performing.
This is a part time position, at 10hrs/week.
Take an inside look at what you’ll do each day:
- Assess and evaluate rehabilitation needs and potential on an ongoing basis through in-depth personal interviews and review of medical conditions and functional abilities.
- Assess employment barriers and provide vocational coaching to develop suitable return-to-work plans that may include work assessments, return to work plans and planning, re-training programs, on-the-job training, job search and self-employment support, and job development activities
- Assess the potential for early intervention involving a wide range of rehabilitation and return to work strategies such as graduated return to work, psychological counselling, physiotherapy, mental health activation or pain management through file review, phone and onsite interviews with claimants, policy holders, employers, unions and health care providers using professional and motivational interviewing techniques
- Within approved limits, monitor rehabilitation-related expenditures to ensure fees incurred are consistent with the approved rehabilitation budget.
- Responsible for the assessment of participants by utilizing a series of assessment instruments to measure a client’s academic performance; learning capabilities; skills and interests to provide vocational recommendations.
- Administer, score, and interpret vocational/psychometric tests including: Academic, Aptitude, Education, IQ, Personality, Vocational Interest and other standardized tests to evaluate worker’s or claimant’s current level of social and emotional functioning and their potential for further education and employment aptitudes
- Analyze assessment data and results, along with interview/client background history to develop recommendations, following the hierarchy of vocational rehabilitation, for occupational alternatives for the client. Communicates alternative employment options via a comprehensive report and communication with the referral source, and to the client, if approved by the referral source
- Establish contact and maintain comfortable professional rapport with injured worker or Claimant throughout the entire vocational assessment process including appointment scheduling, interviewing, test administration and follow-up, if required
- Establish and maintain rapport with the referral source to clarify any questions, request additional information, provide report and status updates and to provide overall progress updates regarding service/assessment/request
- Conduct personal interview with injured worker or claimant to evaluate transferable skills and identify any potential return to work barriers as well as to understand and evaluate employment history, skills, and medical background. Interview includes observing the client during interview and assessment to note any behaviours that could influence testing measures.
- Identify transferable skills in the context of current job market trends and opportunities
- Research appropriate alternate suitable occupations (direct entry or with additional training/education) for worker based on current vocational test profile using the NOC (National Occupation Code System), Working in Canada, Career Counselling professionals and other appropriate resources
- Present test results in a comprehensive written report. Strong Reporting skills – synthesis, research, information gathering, reporting, professional writing
- Extract and document complex medical/functional information obtained from clients’ medical briefs
- Conduct labour market research to ensure alternate occupations are confirmed to be a match to the
- Technologically savvy, not limited to MS Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and navigating paperless file systems and secure platforms. Ability to provide services virtually/remote using telehealth, phone, email as well as in-person
- Access to reliable transportation as travel will be required on an as needed basis
What you need to be successful
- Completion of a post-secondary education program in Psychology, Vocational Rehabilitation or other related field with applicable post-secondary education, training and experience
- Minimum of 2 years working as a Vocational Assessor or Rehabilitation Professional
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Superior interpersonal skills and ability to quickly identify, assess and accommodate assessment environment to ensure comfort is maintained for worker or claimant
- VRA Member
- CVRP, CCVE, RRP or other related professional designation and/or eligibility to obtain designation would be an asset
- Previous experience in the completion of Transferable Skills Analysis, Vocational Evaluations, Vocational Testing and/or Labour Market Surveys is an asset
- Knowledge/familiarity with the NOC Career Handbook and relevant provincial websites to obtain specific employment-related information is a strong asset
What CBI Health offers you:
Taking care of people is what we do best! That’s why it’s no surprise we offer outstanding benefits to help our team members fulfill their career goals. From training to career progression, you’ll gain everything you need to thrive in our fast-paced environment. And you’ll be encouraged to find a balance that fits your life so you can meet your personal goals as well.
Here's a look at our total rewards
- Continuous learning and skills development, including management opportunities
- Training and mentoring from a national network of experts
- Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits and rewards package, including group health, dental and vision benefits, paid 100% by the employer
- Excellent administrative support, so you can focus on your patients
- Flexible hours, which allow work-life balance and focus on quality of life
About Us
For millions of Canadians, CBI Health is where better begins. We are Canada’s leading community healthcare provider, reliably delivering innovative rehabilitation and home care programs that help our clients achieve their health goals. With 250+ locations and supporting more than 800 communities, people are at the heart of what we do. Every day, all across the country, our 13,000 staff work together to make a meaningful difference in our clients’ lives and help shape healthcare for the better. Learn more at cbihealth.ca.
CBI Health is proud to be recognized by Deloitte as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the 15th year in a row. A huge thank you to all our team members, whose dedication, passion, and innovation have enabled us to achieve this recognition year after year.
CBI Health is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe and accepted as their authentic selves. We actively seek qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion and contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives that help us innovate and provide the best possible care to our clients.
We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristics that make each of us different.
