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Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant
Posted on Oodle - Over 4 weeks ago
- Company:
- The City Of Calgary
- Location:
- Calgary, AB
Features & Description
Working for The City of Calgary: Would it 'work' for you?There are more than 13,000 City of Calgary employees, with more than 13,000 reasons they've chosen to work here.
Come join us. The City of Calgary's employee team, the cornerstone of a community where new people and new ideas are welcomed, and the quality of life is valued above all else.
Recognized as a global leader in municipal excellence, The City of Calgary provides more than 500 services and programs. That means there are many opportunities here for challenging, satisfying and rewarding employment.
As an employer, The City sets a refreshing new standard in personalized work-life balance: flexible schedules, an attractive benefits plan, education and training programs, advancement possibilities, and above all, the opportunity to make your mark in the community you've chosen as your home.
You'll find a full listing of positions currently available with The City of Calgary at calgary.ca/careers.
Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant
Human Resources is dedicated to the creation of a positive work environment for our employees and the development of long term Human Resources strategies to support our partners in business.
Reporting to the Business Partner of Health Management, the Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant (VRC) will be responsible to implement and manage a priority placement process to assist employees with disabilities who require permanent accommodation. Primary duties include:
• assess the employee's accommodation needs through file review and direct interviews;
• provide direct consultation and/or referral services as necessary regarding identified needs of the employee such as functional and medical interventions;
• develop reasonable and appropriate rehabilitation and accommodation strategies;
• prepare written reports detailing findings, recommendations, and progress updates;
• track all key metrics related to rehabilitation and priority placement activities.
The successful applicant will possess an undergraduate degree (equivalent to 3-4 years full-time study) in a field related to vocational rehabilitation counselling, supplemented by a related
vocational rehabilitation designation (CARP, CCRC, CVE, RRP, or RVP). A minimum of two years of related work experience in the areas of disability management, and return to work principles and processes is also required. The successful applicant must have strong case management skills and knowledge of the legal obligations under the duty to accommodate (Human Rights legislation). Core competencies include: refined analytical thinking and excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently or as part as a team.
Applicants who applied on competition# 110536 will be considered and need not reapply. Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications. Only education obtained from an accredited institution will be recognized as meeting the minimum qualifications.
Union Information
Business Unit/Division: Human Resources/Health Management
Location: TBD
Union/Position: CUPE Local 38/Temporary (up to two years)
Compensation: Pay Grade 12
$32.24 - 35.46 - 37.24 - 39.10 - 41.05 - 43.10 per hour (October 26, 2009 rates)
Hours of Work: This position works a standard 35 hour work week.
Applicants quoting reference #110650 must apply on or before Oct. 19, 2009.
For complete details about this position or to apply online visit our website at www.calgary.ca/careers and click on Job Opportunities or mail your resume to:
The City of Calgary
Human Resources (#8107)
P.O. Box 2100, Station M
Calgary, Alberta T2P 2M5
Reference number must be quoted on your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
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