ROYAL OTTAWA HEALTH CARE GROUP
Vocational Rehab Counsellor (RFT 1.0 FTE)
ROYAL OTTAWA HEALTH CARE GROUP, Union, New Jersey, us, 07083
Duties
Work collaboratively, cooperatively and effectively with patients and staff alike in the context of the forensic mental health system, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Assess vocational rehabilitative potential of clients, developing individual vocational goals and rehabilitation plans. Develop and implement rehabilitation programs to meet clients’ needs, including counselling, instructing and assisting with job search techniques. Assist clients with job readiness through resume writing, interview techniques, job coaching, job searches etc. Assess work placements, client’s progress and performance. Maintain up to date knowledge and practice of program policies, procedures, applicable legislation, and mental health practices. Assist with the development and implementation of consumer work initiatives. Liaise with community partners to provide both educational and vocational opportunities for clients. Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal. Maintain workload measurement, documentation, and data collection as required, input into the workload measurement system on a regular basis. Program development and evaluation skills; group facilitation. Other duties may reasonably be assigned. Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Harassment Free Workplace policy. Qualifications
Successful completion of a post-secondary degree or diploma in Social Sciences. Eligible for registration with VRA. Ability to perform full Vocational Counsellor functions. Experience working with individuals with a serious and persistent mental illness, as well as dual diagnosis. Access to a reliable vehicle and valid G driver’s license. Knowledge of vocational rehabilitation theory and practice, various treatment modalities and related techniques such as adult learning principles, clinical case management, job analysis, selective placement etc. Ability to interpret relevant legislation and procedures ie. Human Resource Development Canada procedures to identify eligibility for funding. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Group facilitation experience. Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, and Substitute Decision Act. Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a professional multi-disciplinary treatment team. English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading comprehension and written expression. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.
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Work collaboratively, cooperatively and effectively with patients and staff alike in the context of the forensic mental health system, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Assess vocational rehabilitative potential of clients, developing individual vocational goals and rehabilitation plans. Develop and implement rehabilitation programs to meet clients’ needs, including counselling, instructing and assisting with job search techniques. Assist clients with job readiness through resume writing, interview techniques, job coaching, job searches etc. Assess work placements, client’s progress and performance. Maintain up to date knowledge and practice of program policies, procedures, applicable legislation, and mental health practices. Assist with the development and implementation of consumer work initiatives. Liaise with community partners to provide both educational and vocational opportunities for clients. Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal. Maintain workload measurement, documentation, and data collection as required, input into the workload measurement system on a regular basis. Program development and evaluation skills; group facilitation. Other duties may reasonably be assigned. Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Harassment Free Workplace policy. Qualifications
Successful completion of a post-secondary degree or diploma in Social Sciences. Eligible for registration with VRA. Ability to perform full Vocational Counsellor functions. Experience working with individuals with a serious and persistent mental illness, as well as dual diagnosis. Access to a reliable vehicle and valid G driver’s license. Knowledge of vocational rehabilitation theory and practice, various treatment modalities and related techniques such as adult learning principles, clinical case management, job analysis, selective placement etc. Ability to interpret relevant legislation and procedures ie. Human Resource Development Canada procedures to identify eligibility for funding. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Group facilitation experience. Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, and Substitute Decision Act. Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a professional multi-disciplinary treatment team. English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading comprehension and written expression. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.
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