Job Description

Vocational Rehabilitation

Assistant

- Lifemark Health Group

Location:

Edmonton, AB


The Vocational Rehabilitation Assistant will collaborate with the vocational rehabilitation team to facilitate and support service delivery. This position offers an opportunity to positively impact the lives of our clients by aiding unemployed individuals in receiving services to reintegrate into the workforce. Moreover, you will play a vital role in preforming essential administration functions, ensuring seamless daily operations and compliance with Lifemark's contractual commitments. Responsibilities include maintaining effective communication with referral resources, clients, team members, employers, community resources, and the public. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in administration and coordination skills.

Responsibilities:

Facilitating essential skills, employment preparation, and occupational skills workshops Develop general and targeted resumes and cover letters Deliver mock interviews and job coaching sessions Conduct intake and screening functions; reviewing, collecting and verifying information Timely report writing, in accordance with current templates, guides, standards and processes Coordination and communication of services and appointments with clients, referral sources, external resources, and Lifemark team members Intake and booking for various vocational rehabilitation services Keep accurate and timely records using internal and external systems and paper and electronic files; all in accordance with current templates, guides, standards and processes Clerical duties including material preparation, ordering, workshop supply coordinating Ensuring effective and ongoing communication with identified stakeholders, including participants, professionals, referral sources, and amongst a strong interdisciplinary team

Minimum Qualifications:

University Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences or related field including Community Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, Social Work, Education, etc. (preferred) Career and employment counselling, job development/placement and marketing, case management, government programming facilitation experience is an asset Proficient in using a variety computer programs and systems - Intermediate to advanced skills Proficient in using social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter Possessing exceptional clerical and administrative abilities, with the capacity to effectively multi-task, organize, and efficiently handle a dynamic workload. Outstanding teamwork and interpersonal skills An excellent understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity Security background check required

What we offer:

Hybrid work environment Three weeks of vacation Wellness days Opportunities for advancement Travel reimbursement Laptop provided * Cell phone supplementation