Rehabilitation Service Professional Vocational Team Lead (RSP-Voc TL) Bilingual

We believe in the power of work. Since 1994, we’ve been partnering with governments and local agencies across Canada to create sustainable employment opportunities for people, businesses and communities. We understand that work gives hope, strengthens relationships and drives economic growth.

About the role

Location: Remote

Language Requirements: Must be able to speak and write French and English

The Rehabilitation Service Professional Vocational Team Lead (RSP-Voc TL) is responsible for supporting the RSP Vocational Team Manager (RSP-Voc TM) with Quality Assurance and and leadership support activities for the RSP-Voc team, and is also responsible for completing vocational assessments on a reduced caseload. The RSP-Voc TL evaluates the Participant’s current and potential vocational abilities through assessment of the Participant’s physical, cognitive, and psychological abilities to create an objective vocational profile. The RSP-Voc TL collaborates with the RSS and other RSPs as needed to gather evidence to evaluate the Participant’s overall capacity for employment and their earning potential and uses the return-to-work hierarchy to help guide their opinions. The RSP-Voc completes a comprehensive report summarizing the evidence and recommendations in relation to the Participant’s overall capacity for work and these assessments can be used to guide the Rehabilitation Plan goals.

What you'll do:

Core Responsibilities:

Assessment

• Conducts Vocational Assessments (may include Initial Vocational Assessments, Transferable Skills Analyses, Employment and Earnings Capacity Assessments, Vocational Evaluations) based on review of Participants’ education, training, and experience and in consideration of functional limitations or restrictions
• As appropriate, determines the need and type of specialized and ad hoc assessments that may be required to accurately evaluate the Participant’s overall employability and present evidence supporting the recommendation

Analysis

• Follows approved processes and program requirements to support completion of analyses and recommendations

Documentation

• Develops final reports that clearly support conclusions and recommendations
• Submits reports according to established service standards and timelines
• Complies with program requirements for privacy and confidentiality
• Completes comprehensive case notes of all consultations and information obtained in the assessment
• Complies with program requirements for confidentiality

Quality Assurance

• Reviews and approves Vocational Assessment Reports being submitted to funder for completeness, accuracy, and alignment to program objectives
• Quality assures reports to ensure they meet quality standards and documentation is accurate and thorough  
• Supports the RSP-Voc TM to implement change management processes related to volume fluctuations, performance issues, or changes in policy impacting service delivery

For complete job requirements, see the full Job Description here.

Other duties as required, including going beyond the job description whenever necessary

What you bring

• Must hold one of the following designations:
  • A current designation as a Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Services Professional (CVRP) or a Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Services Professional – Fellow (CVRP-F) with CVRP-TSA credential
  • Career Counsellors registered with the Ordre des conseillers et conseillères d'orientation du Québec.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the direct provision of vocational rehabilitation services (or a combination thereof) to Participants including the following:
  • Experience in conducting medical, psycho-social, or vocational rehabilitation assessments;
  • Experience working with persons living with mental or physical health problems creating barriers to civilian life;
  • Experience analyzing and interpreting medical, psycho-social, or vocational assessments and making recommendations based upon critical analysis of information leading to the development of a comprehensive plan and program of care
• Strong computer skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills and responsibilities in a leadership role or within their team, including leading and participating in initiatives and projects to improve service delivery
• Employment conditional on obtaining federal security clearance – Reliability Status.
• Bilingual (French/English) required

What we offer

• Work from home and earn a competitive starting salary of $85,000.00 annually
• Comprehensive and flexible health and dental benefits
• RRSP Matching program of 1.5% base earnings
• Coverage for your credential or designation fee
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Generous time-off policies that promote work/life balance
• Do work that makes a difference!

WCG is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to achieving a workplace that is equitable and representative of Canada’s diverse population. We actively work to attract, develop, and retain employees from diverse and equity-deserving backgrounds who have exceptional ability and the desire to make a difference. We continuously strive to support individual needs and differences in a work environment that is built on inclusivity and respect for everyone.

WCG is committed to providing an accessible, barrier free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation in advance of any part of the recruitment and selection process.