Careers at PCVRS
Join our network of Rehabilitation Service Professionals
Looking to join a network of rehabilitation providers and make a difference in the lives of Canadian Veterans and their families?
PCVRS is actively recruiting for positions across Canada. Learn more about opportunities below.
Vocational Rehabilitation Service Specialist (Vocational RSS)
Permanent Full Time
Salary: $75,200.00 Annually
Status: Permanent Full-time Opportunities
Location: Remote; Work from Home, Canada
Job Description:
Partners in Canadian Veterans Rehabilitation Services (PCVRS), a national provider for Veterans Affairs Canada, is now welcoming Veterans and their families to a Rehabilitation Services and Vocational Assistance Program. The Rehabilitation Program provides access to medical, psycho-social and vocational services to help ensure a successful transition to life after service for Veterans.
The Vocational RSS has a passion for working amongst motivated, diverse and engaged teams. A background in rehabilitation services combined with an inspired vision and purpose, will ensure the organization maintains quality client service and an environment of continuous learning and improvement. As part of a strong and professional team, you make a difference at the personal and community level by ensuring veterans achieve their employment goals and receive the best support possible.
What You’ll Do
- Be part of a team of Rehabilitation Service Specialists in the delivery and coordination of Rehabilitation Services for program participants
- Assist the team to provide superior participant-centered services that lead to successful outcomes in a timely and efficient manner
- Establish and meet caseload and performance metrics
- Ensure service standards and outcomes meet and exceed requirements
- Coordinate all assessments, interpret reports, and provide recommendations for services to support Participants to reach their rehabilitation goals
- The RSS will also coordinate any assessments required for VAC’s Financial Benefits Programs (IRB and CFIS) outside of the Rehabilitation Program
- Coordinate and conduct Vocational Rehabilitation and Vocational Assistance assessments and interventions
What You Bring
- Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Services Professional (CVRP), or a Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Services Professional - Fellow (CVRP -F), or 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 medical, psycho-social and/or vocational rehabilitation services (or a combination thereof) to Participants
- Experience conducting medical, psycho-social and/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 and/or vocational assessments and making recommendations based upon critical analysis of information leading to the development of a comprehensive plan and program of care, and;
- Experience working with a variety of health professionals and disciplines in an interdisciplinary team environment.
Preferred Criteria:
- Bilingual (French/English)
- Experience working with employers, community resources, and training institutions
- Preference given to qualified former CAF members
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Rehabilitation Service Specialist (RSS) - Canada
Salary: Earn a competitive starting salary of $75,200.00
Status: Permanent Full-time Opportunities
Location: Remote; Work from Home, Canada
Travel Expectations: Yes. Throughout the region to meet with participants and service providers as needed.
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Description:
As a Rehabilitation Service Specialist (RSS), you’re part of a team that delivers a wide range of rehabilitation services to veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and their families. We are an organization of driven and passionate people who are working together to make a difference in the lives of Canadian Veterans and their families. We provide support, care, and recognition that Canadian Veterans and their families deserve.
- Determine required rehabilitation assessments to further assess Participant’s capacity for improvement and clarify rehabilitation needs and coordinate as required
- Ensure services and plans are needs-based, goal-oriented and align to program mandates of improving the six functional domains of well-being and reduce/eliminate barriers to re-establishment and are safe, cost-effective and of high quality
- Develop thorough Rehabilitation Plan for program Participants in consultation with the Participant, their family/caregiver, Rehabilitation Service Professionals (RSPs) and the Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) Case Manager
- Act as the service integrator, collaborating equally with medical, psycho-social and vocational RSPs delivering services to participants
- Empower Participant to problem-solve by exploring options of community-based interventions and resources to achieve desired outcomes
- A bachelor’s degree in psychology, Counselling, Rehabilitation, Social Sciences, Health Services, Human Services, or a related field and one of the following:
- a health professional designation; or
- Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Professional (CVRP or a CVRP-F); OR in Québec, Career Counsellors registered with the Ordre des conseillers et conseillères d'orientation du Québec.
- A minimum of (3) year experience in the direct provision of medical, psycho-social or vocational rehabilitation services (or a combination thereof)
- Experience working with persons living with mental or physical health problems creating barriers in life.
- Employment conditional on obtaining federal security clearance – Reliability Status.
- A reliable vehicle and the ability to travel
- Bilingual (French / English)
- Experience working with employers, community resources, and training institutions
- Preference given to qualified former CAF members
