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. Our collective efforts are rooted in our Purpose, Vision, and Mission, which inform how we drive all our work forward.
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Purpose: Champion equity. Empower ability.
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Vision: An inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities.
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Mission: To be Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide.
Skills Development and Employment ensures that people with disabilities find and keep meaningful jobs by matching them with employers seeking qualified job candidates. In addition, they offer support with assessments, rehabilitation and child and youth programs.
This Opportunity:
We are currently looking to fill a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist (WorkBC Customized Employment) position.
WorkBC is a BC government program that connects job seekers and employers by helping individuals find jobs, explore career options, and improve their skills, while helping employers find the right talent and grow their businesses.
Customized Employment (CE) is a flexible process designed to personalize the employment relationship between a job seeker and an employer to meet the needs of both. CE involves providing individualized employment services to job seekers with complex needs and/or barriers to achieving and maintaining employment.
Responsibilities:
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Accept referrals and review client plans and documentation provided by the referral source.
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Work with adults with disabilities and employment barriers to identify barriers, develop strategies to overcome them, and refer clients to additional services or diagnostic assessments where appropriate.
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Provide employment and motivational counselling.
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Deliver Customized Employment services, including Discovery Assessments, Employment Profiles, Job Carving, and on-site Job Coaching to help job seekers achieve sustainable employment.
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Liaise with employers for Job Development to secure paid employment for job seekers facing disability-specific barriers to entering the workforce.
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Case manage services to ensure timely and cost-effective service delivery.
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Complete required service reports.
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Meet quality service standards for client satisfaction, timely service delivery, and employment outcomes.
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Travel as required for Discovery, Job Development, Job Coaching, and Sustainment Services.
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Work some evenings and weekends as required.
Qualifications:
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Post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree relevant to providing services to people with disabilities.
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Working toward or holding a relevant professional certification, such as Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP), Registered Rehabilitation Professional (RRP), or Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Professional (CVRP).
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Minimum of two years of experience working in Employment Services or Vocational Rehabilitation with people with disabilities.
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Sensitivity to the issues and barriers experienced by people with disabilities.
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A combination of education and WorkBC experience may be accepted.
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Experience assessing complex client needs in specialized areas, including physical limitations, developmental disabilities, mobility skills, and cognitive, social, and emotional barriers.
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Ability to interpret clinical assessments.
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Experience delivering customized employment, job coaching, and job development services.
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Familiarity with career counselling and vocational rehabilitation methods, including assessment, service planning, job search skills, job analysis, and job placement.
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Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
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Strong time management, organizational, and teamwork skills.
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Ability to prioritize tasks, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Familiarity with ICM is an asset.
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Ability to document and maintain records and prepare reports.
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Successful candidates must pass a Criminal Record Check.
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A valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle are required.
Additional Details:
Salary: $58,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Schedule: 8:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday
Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?
Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re:
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Contributing to our important mission: creating real change for people with disabilities
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Joining a leading national charity with a history of impact and a future full of possibility
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Enjoying industry-leading employment incentives and benefits
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Supported in your professional growth, development, and success
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Included in our empathetic and supportive work culture
Learn more about why we’re a great employer at marchofdimes.ca/careers.
For general inquiries, you can reach us at recruitment@marchofdimes.ca
We value the health & safety of our employees!
MODC is committed to ensuring a healthy and safe work environment. We encourage all current and prospective employees to receive Covid-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Public Health. This reflects our dedication to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our workforce.
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.
