Vocational Specialist Job Fort McMurray area,Alberta Canada,Social Work

Vocational Specialist -
Permanent Full Time

Based in Fort Mc Murray ,
AB the Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist will be responsible for working with clients to assess skills, organize and facilitate training, identify training and/or employment opportunities, and assist clients with their job search activities. A successful candidate will have experience developing career plans, be knowledgeable in working with vulnerable populations, be comfortable facilitating and instructing in a group-learning setting, be familiar with the Alberta labour market, and have the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Providing career and employment counseling to Albertans returning to employment

Facilitating essential skills, employment preparation, and occupational skills workshops

Conducting assessments to determine employment history, education and experience, and transferrable skills and employment barriers

Completing resumes, cover letters, and mock interviews

Conducting labour market research

Ensuring sustainability in job placement; providing direct support to participants and employers to maintain employment

Assessing and addressing individual needs, barriers, and complexities and developing and managing service plans

Connecting participants with appropriate community resources, available through the Government of Alberta, Federal Government Services, and local agencies and service providers

Timely report writing, following current templates, guides, standards, and processes

Record keeping and maintaining paper and electronic files

Minimum Qualifications:

University Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences or related field including Kinesiology, Community Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, Social Work, Education, etc.

The designation, working towards designation or willingness/eligibility to obtain any of the following:
Canadian Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CCRC), Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE), or Registered Rehabilitation Professional (RRP), alongside membership the Vocational Rehabilitation Association in Canada considered highly advantageous.

Career and employment counseling and job development/placement required.

Proficiency in French is considered an asset

An excellent understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity

Candidates should have a strong understanding of the Alberta labour market and educational programming opportunities

Case management experience an asset

Sensitivity to learning limitations that may be present with participants

Intermediate to advanced computer skills

Knowledgeable with social media platforms such as Linked In, Facebook, Twitter, as well as key job search sites including Glassdoor, Indeed, Career Builder for job searching and applications

Outstanding teamwork and interpersonal skills

Security background check required

May be required to work evenings and/or weekends

Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups:
Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.

Accommodation
Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at

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