RHSS - Rehabilitation Service Specialist - Lifemark Health Corp.
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Job Description

RHSS - Rehabilitation Service Specialist

Permanent Full Time Toronto, ON, CA

5 days ago Requisition ID: 22544

Salary Range:

Who  we’re  looking for 

Role :  Rehabilitation Service Specialist (RSS) 

Status : Permanent Full-Time ( 37.5 hours /week) 

Location : Work from Home in  Atlantic Region

Like  Lifemark , you believe in the power of work to transform lives. As a  Rehabilitation Service Specialist (RSS) ,  you’re  part of a team that delivers a wide range of rehabilitation services to veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and their families. We are an organization of driven and passionate people who are working together to make a difference in the lives of Canadian Veterans and their families. We provide support, care, and recognition that Canadian Veterans and their families deserve. 

Lifemark’s  Rehabilitation Services and Vocational Assistance Program (RSVP) is delivered on behalf of Veterans Affairs Canada and in partnership with  WCG . The  RS S  is the single point of contact for Participants throughout the entire program.  The RSS role is critical in  establishing  trust and building rapport with the Participant through  timely  effective communication, pro-active case management, and expert ability to plan. 

As an expert on developing comprehensive rehabilitation plans, you make a difference at the personal and community level by ensuring Veterans achieve their  optimal  wellness and receive the best support possible. 

What  you’ll  do

Determine  required rehabilitation assessments to further assess Participant’s  capacity  for improvement and clarify rehabilitation needs and coordinate as  required

Ensure services and plans are needs-based, goal-oriented and align to program mandates of improving the six functional domains of well-being and reduce/ eliminate  barriers to re-establishment and are safe, cost-effective and of high quality 

Develop thorough Rehabilitation Plan for program Participants in consultation with the Participant, their family/caregiver, Rehabilitation Service Professionals (RSPs) and the Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) Case Manager 

Act as the service integrator, collaborating equally with medical,  psycho-social  and vocational RSPs delivering services to participants 

Empower Participant to problem-solve by exploring options of community-based interventions and resources to achieve desired outcomes 

Identify  barriers or risk factors contributing to suboptimal outcomes and pro-actively develop and implement strategies 

What you brin g

A  bachelor's degree in Psychology , Counselling, Rehabilitation, Social Sciences, Health Services, Human Services, or a related field 

a nd one of the following : 

have five (5) years of experience in case management;  or

have or are working toward a health professional designation (Registered Social Worker, Kinesiologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Registered Nurse (must be registered or  have the ability to  become registered);  or 

have or are  in the process of obtaining  a Certified Vocational Rehabilitation Professional (CVRP or a CVRP-F); OR in Québec, Career Counsellors registered with the Ordre des  c onseillers et  c onseillères d 'orientation du Québec 

a nd:

A minimum of one (1) year experience in the direct provision of medical, psycho- social  or vocational rehabilitation services including conducting assessments and making recommendations to support a comprehensive plan 

Experience working with  persons  living with mental or physical health problems creating barriers in life

Employment conditional on obtaining federal security clearance – Reliability Status. • A reliable vehicle and the ability to travel 

Preferred Criteria

Experience working with employers, community resources, and training institutions 

Preference given to qualified former CAF members 

If you  don’t  quite have the above credentials but feel passionate about this role and your ability to do it successfully, please APPLY ANYHOW! Tell us in your application why you believe you would be a great fit. We believe in developing talent and have a wide range of opportunities to support passionate team members as they grow towards their employment goals.

Why choose Lifemark ?

Work from home and earn a competitive starting salary of $75,200.00 

Comprehensive and flexible health and dental  choices with Flex  benefits 

Lifemark Employee Assistance Program

Shoppers Drug Mart Employee Discount  (30%)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan  (25%)

Paid vacation and  W ellness days

A nnual continuing education allowance of $1500 (applicable towards credential or designation fee)

G oodlife  Fitness  Corporate Discount  Gym  Membership

Ongoing  internal training and development  with o pportunities for mentorship

A diverse and inclusive workplace with  a track record  of  high  employee engagement and teamwork

Nationally recognized brand with a strong digital presence

Lifemark is one of Canada’s most trusted providers of healthcare services and that is because of our staff. Lifemark employees are passionate about what they do and strive every day to provide the highest level of service delivery. As an award-winning workplace, we care deeply about the health and wellness of all our team members . 

Lifemark  is committed to providing  an accessible,  barrier-free  recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please  advise  us if you require accommodation in advance of any part of the recruitment and selection process.

Lifemark promotes  eq ual  employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self- identifying  a member of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, and Visible Minorities.

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