Vocational Specialist

Résumé du poste

The Vocational Specialist will assess client skills, facilitate training workshops, and identify employment opportunities to assist clients in their job search. They are responsible for managing service plans, conducting labour market research, and providing direct support to ensure sustainable job placements.

Détails du poste

Vocational Specialist - Temporary Full Time Based in Fort McMurray, 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 LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, as well as key job search sites including Glassdoor, Indeed, CareerBuilder 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 lifemark.ca [http://lifemark.ca/] If this is a good match for you, apply today! #LI-NS1

Ce que vous ferez

The Vocational Specialist will assess client skills, facilitate training workshops, and identify employment opportunities to assist clients in their job search. They are responsible for managing service plans, conducting labour market research, and providing direct support to ensure sustainable job placements.

Exigences

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree or diploma in Social Sciences or a related field and possess experience in career counseling and job development. Proficiency in the Alberta labour market and the ability to work with vulnerable populations are essential requirements.

Compétences indiquées

• Travail d’équipe · Souhaitée
• interpersonal skills · Souhaitée
• case management · Souhaitée
• Employment Counseling · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Career counseling
• Employment counseling
• Job development
• Case management
• Labour market research
• Workshop facilitation
• Resume writing
• Cover letter writing
• Interview preparation
• Report writing
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Computer skills
• Social media management
• Vocational rehabilitation
• Report Writing
• Employment Equity
• Facebook
• Record Keeping
• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Research
• Case Management
• Social Work
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
• Computer Literacy
• Cultural Diversity
• French Language
• Psychology
• Interpersonal Communications
• Labor Economics
• Kinesiology
• Rehabilitation
• Social Media
• Social Sciences
• Collaboration
• Instructing

Domaines d’emploi

• Social Services
• Human Resources
• Education
• Consulting
• Vocational Specialist
• Clinical Nurse Educator
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses