Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist - (FT/ 1 year contract)- Victoria, BC

You’ll feel great about a career with March of Dimes Canada

At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters. As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. Our collective efforts are rooted in our Purpose, Vision, and Mission, which inform how we drive all our work forward.

• Purpose: Champion equity. Empower ability.

• Vision: An inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities. 

• Mission: To be Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. 

Skills Development and Employment ensures that people with disabilities find and keep meaningful jobs by matching them with employers seeking qualified job candidates. In addition, they offer support with assessments, rehabilitation and child and youth programs. 

The opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a full-time 1 year contract as Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist in Customized Employment at WorkBC. WorkBC is a BC government program that connects job seekers and employers – helping people find jobs, explore career options, and improve their skills, and helping employers find the right talent and grow their businesses. 
Customized Employment (CE) is a flexible process designed to personalize the employment relationship between a job seeker and an employer in a way that meets the needs of both. CE involves providing individualized employment services to job seekers with complex needs and / or barriers to achieving and maintaining employment. 

Salary: $31.86 per hour

Hours: 35 hours per week

Target Start Date: October 20, 2025

Responsibilities

•    Accept referral and review the client plan / documentation as provided by the referral source;
•    Work with adults who have disabilities and are challenged by employment barriers to identify barriers to employment, strategies to overcome them, and, where appropriate, refer to additional services for further assistance and / or diagnostic assessments;
•    Provide employment and motivational counselling;
•    Deliver Customized Employment services, including completion of Discovery Assessment and Employment Profile, Job Carving and on-site Job Coaching to assist job seekers to achieve sustainable employment;
•    Liaise with employers for the purpose of Job Development, in order to find paid employment for job seekers with disability-specific barriers to entering the workforce;
•    Case manage services to ensure timely and cost-effective service delivery;
•    Complete required service reports;
•    Achieve quality service standards for client satisfaction, timely delivery of service and employment outcomes.
•    Travel will be required as related to Discovery, Job Development, Job Coaching and Sustainment Services.

The Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist in Customized Employment may be required to work some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications and experience

•    Post-Secondary Certificate, Diploma or Degree relevant to providing services to people with disabilities; 
•    Working towards or holding an associated relevant professional certification (i.e. Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP), Registered Rehabilitation Professional (RRP), or Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Professional (CVRP); 
•    Minimum of two years' experience working in Employment Services / Vocational Rehabilitation with people with disabilities;
•    Sensitivity to issues / barriers that people with disabilities experience;
•    A combination of education and WorkBC experience may be accepted.
•    Successful candidates will be required to pass a Criminal Record Check

•    Assessing complex client needs in specialized areas, such as physical limitations, developmental disabilities, mobility skills, and cognitive, social and emotional barriers;
•    Interpreting clinical assessments;
•    Delivering customized employment, job coaching and job development services;
•    Familiarity with current methods of career counselling, vocational rehabilitation, including assessment, service planning, job search skills, job analysis and job placement;
•    Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills;
•    Well-developed time management, organization and teamwork skills;
•    Demonstrated ability to prioritize, work well under pressure and meet deadlines;
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office. Familiarity with ICM is an asset. 
•    Ability to document, maintain records and write reports.
•    Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle (required). 

Deadline: Please submit your cover letter and resume by September 30, 2025. 

 Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?

Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re: 

• Contributing to our important mission: creating real change for people with disabilities

• Joining a leading national charity with a history of impact and a future full of possibility

• Enjoying industry-leading employment incentives and benefits

• Supported in your professional growth, development, and success

• Included in our empathetic and supportive work culture 

Learn more about why we’re a great employer at marchofdimes.ca/careers.

For general inquiries, you can reach us at recruitment@marchofdimes.ca 

We value the health & safety of our employees! 

MODC is committed to ensuring a healthy and safe work environment. We encourage all current and prospective employees to receive Covid-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Public Health. This reflects our dedication to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our workforce.

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MODC is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada, MODC will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible, and barrier-free.

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MODC is dedicated to building and advancing an inclusive and welcoming culture. It’s also why we’re focused on attracting, retaining, and supporting diverse people. Thanks to our progressive practices, team members of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to access the opportunities and supports they need to grow, thrive, and succeed. Our READI approach is rooted in our shared belief that championing equity and empowering ability starts by investing in our team members— and in our shared culture — so that we all feel included, safe, and confident at work every single day.