Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor - BC Cancer - Vancouver

Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor

BC Cancer

Vancouver, BC

The Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor provides rehabilitation counselling services to cancer patients and their families. The Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor is responsible for assessing requirements and developing individual vocational plans for patients; monitoring and evaluating patients' progress and participating in overall case planning; developing and supporting training and employment opportunities and performing other related duties in order to provide vocational opportunities and improve work skills. Provides liaison with community agencies. Provides consultation to other disciplines interprets vocational rehabilitation counselling role and works as a member of interdisciplinary teams. Counsels patients and families concerning emotional needs and practical problems of advanced complexity and psychosocial aspects of cancer management.

What you'll do

• Counsel patients regarding problems of adjustment to and acceptance of limitations imposed by cancer as they relate to employability.
• Prepares written and oral reports and assessments of patient's vocational potential, and provides guidance and direction to patients who wish to pursue a vocational program.
• In conjunction with the patient, other health care professionals, and participating agencies, prepares a plan for the vocational rehabilitation of the patient. Provides follow-up and monitoring to patients to ensure they are advancing with their vocational plans at an appropriate pace.
• Contacts former employers as needed to advocate for patient's return to previous place of employment.
• Offer individual or group guidance and counselling in matters such as prevocational and vocational skill building, including instruction in job search skills, resume preparation, and job interviewing skills.
• Counsel patients and families concerning emotional needs and practical help problems of advanced complexity; assumes leadership of group programs and development of groups to meet needs of patients and families.
• Provide consultation to other disciplines, provides information on the vocational rehabilitation counselling role and works as a member of interdisciplinary teams.
• Provides liaison with community agencies. Identifies patients' needs for services and makes appropriate referrals, or develops alternate strategies for patient support, education and follow-up care.
• Participate in planning and development of educational activities provincially such as in-service programs and clinical network meetings.
• Participate in the planning and development of the department's quality improvement program. (e.g. through input to the planning process).
• Provide clinical guidance to students and volunteers as required.

What you bring

Qualifications:

• University Degree in Social Work, Clinical or Counselling Psychology plus completion of a Masters Degree or post graduate training in Vocational Rehabilitation Counselling, or equivalent Masters level education.
• Certification or eligible to apply for certification in Vocational Rehabilitation, such as certified vocational rehabilitation professional (CVRP).
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in clinical/vocational rehabilitation counselling in an interdisciplinary setting including experience in individual, marital, and family counselling group work, and program and community development.

You have:

• Interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with patient, families, staff and the public.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to deal with others tactfully and with sensitivity.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

What we bring 

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Wage: $42.27- $52.81 per hour

Location: 600 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, V5Z 4E6  

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday-Friday; 0830-1630

Requisition Number: 176651E

What we do

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.

BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca

Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of December 16, 2024. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

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