VOCR-Vocational Specialist

Lifemark Health Group•Calgary, AB

5d•Remote

About The Position

Lifemark is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist for a Permanent Full-Time position in Calgary, AB. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience with disabling conditions and therapies. This role involves assessing vocational potential, coordinating rehabilitation services, identifying transferable skills, preparing reports, and providing client support. Responsibilities include conducting in-depth client interviews, evaluating work experience, educational background, and medical conditions. The specialist will assist in coordinating rehabilitation and return-to-work plans, potentially involving interviews with multidisciplinary health professionals. Identifying and matching transferable skills to current labor trends, conducting labor market surveys, and preparing comprehensive reports with rehabilitation plans are key duties. The role also involves resume building, interview skills training, conducting various assessments (aptitude, interest, academic, IQ), and determining residual capacity. Extensive research and report writing are essential, with knowledge of NOC, OaSIS, and Career Handbook being advantageous. The position requires providing one-to-one support and group facilitation in employment preparation topics. This role is mobile as needed, with occasional evenings and weekends required. The Program Coordinator for the WORKs contract, including workshop delivery and supervision of front-line staff, is also part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in vocational evaluation, along with vocational rehabilitation, or insurance-based setting.
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or other transferable post-secondary education. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
Strong computer skills are required.
Knowledge of procedures and resources for assessing transferable skills, completing labour market surveys, conducting Vocational Evaluations, and community resources for providing vocational rehabilitation services.
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 client
Proficient computer ability, including MS Office and virtual platforms
Maintain a safe and secure home-based office
Eligibility to obtain one of the following credentials: Canadian Certified Vocational Evaluator (CCVE), Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Professional with a TSA Pathway (CVRP-TSA), Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE), or CVRP, alongside membership with the Vocational Rehabilitation Association in of Canada.

Nice To Haves

The designation of any of the following: Canadian Certified Vocational Evaluator (CCVE), Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Professional with a TSA Pathway (CVRP-TSA), Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE), or CVRP, alongside membership with the Vocational Rehabilitation Association in of Canada.
Knowledge and experience with the NOC, OaSIS and Career Handbook.
Previous experience in the completion of Transferable Skills Analysis, Vocational Evaluations, Vocational Testing and/or Labour Market Survey is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assessing the vocational potential of clients through in-depth personal interviews, and completing the evaluation of work experience, educational background, and medical conditions.
Supporting clients by assisting to coordinate services for the individual’s rehabilitation and return to work plan; may include interviews with physicians or other multidisciplinary health professionals.
Identifying and matching transferable skills to current labour trends, plus conducting labour market surveys.
Preparing complete reports with rehabilitation plans included that adhere to defined timelines that provide expert advice for the client, and all stakeholders involved (internal and external).
Resume building and facilitating interview skills training.
Conducting aptitude, interest, academic and B level IQ testing and completing residual capacity determination as needed.
Extensive research and report writing are essential; knowledge and experience with the NOC, OaSIS and Career Handbook considered highly advantageous.
Providing one-to-one support and group facilitation in employment preparation topics.
This position is mobile as needed.
Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
Program coordinator for WORKs contract including workshop delivery and supervision of front line staff.