Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor

Job description

Notice NOW ACCEPTING LATE INTERNAL APPLICATIONS: Please note that the internal competition for this position is now closed, however we are still accepting late applications from qualified internal candidates. Should you choose to apply, your application will only be considered after on-time internal applicants have been considered. Description: JOB SUMMARY: Within the context of a client and family-centred framework and continuum based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision and values of the organization, including Indigenous Cultural Safety, cultural humility and anti-racism principles, the Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor provides a specialized counselling service to assist clients with disabilities to explore vocational potential and address barriers to employment. Duties include receiving referrals, screening and assessing clients' vocational potential, counselling and guiding clients in the selection of sustainable occupational goals, developing vocational plans, assisting with accessing resources for job finding or training, including liaising with sponsorship agencies and other service providers, contacting insurer...