Bilingual Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist

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Working Arrangement

Job Description

Do you have the passion required to develop and implement goal oriented vocational rehabilitation plans for our Plan Members?

Our National Rehabilitation Department is looking for a self-motivated individual to join their team as a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist, providing vocational rehabilitation to eligible members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).  You will be responsible for managing a rehabilitation case load covering the geographical area of Greenwood, Nova Scotia, or Gagetown, New Brunswick.

In this role, you will be responsible for helping our plan members return to work through individually designed return to work strategies designed collaboratively by you, your claimants, our stakeholders and vendors.  On a typical day, you could expect to accomplish visits with plan members and stakeholders, as well as coordinating with vendors to ensure a smooth back to work transition. Your responsibilities include budget management, planning and implementation of return to work programs. Duties may also include mediation and negotiation with claim related stakeholders. This role requires a high degree of multi-tasking, a flexible approach and the ability to prioritize as you will often be faced with conflicting demands with short turn around time requirements. 

If you are the kind of person who enjoys helping others while working independently, has a strong health sciences knowledge, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, this position could be ideal for you.

Special Conditions: This role is from a home-based office and regional travel will be required. 

Responsibilities:

• Developing, monitoring and implementing innovative and goal-oriented vocational rehabilitation strategies for Plan Members in receipt of disability benefits.
• Assisting with the transition process of ill and injured members of the Canadian Armed Forces by facilitating their return to work, post release.
• Work with Plan Members and stakeholders to develop creative return to work solutions
• Budget management
• Provide effective communication to Plan Members, the Policy Holder and various medical professionals, often delivering complex and/or difficult messages.
• Ensure the most effective and efficient supports are available to our Plan Members.

Educational Qualifications

• Related University degree; preference will be given to those candidates with Health Sciences related education with a focus in Psychology, Counseling or Nursing.
• Accreditation may be an asset.

Professional Qualifications:

• Some vocational rehabilitation experience or several years active rehabilitation experience.
• Sound knowledge of Rehabilitation Industry Standards, Disability Insurance and medical terminology, and Disability and Rehabilitation management best practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Comfortable giving presentations to large groups
• Bilingual (oral and written) in French and English
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience managing budgets in a professional setting
• Valid driver's license and car is required to travel to various locations
• Prior military experience would be a strong asset

Attributes:

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize when case loads may be large and complex.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills; the ability to find the win/win solution
• Ability to make difficult decisions which may have significant impact on Plan Members and our Business independently and deliver those decisions as required.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Strength in working independently and in a cohesive team environment
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Proven analytical and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to think of creative solutions to rehabilitation challenges
• Interest in helping individuals return to gainful employment

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