-R Occupational Instructor TFT

St. Joseph’s Care GroupThunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

30+ days ago

Salary

CA$32.41–CA$33.04 hourly

Job description

Job Description

OCCUPATIONAL INSTRUCTOR (24-R163)

Bargaining Unit : OPSEU

Status : Full Time TEMPORARY

Department : Employment Options

Site : St. Joseph's Health Centre

Shifts : Days

Rate of Pay : $32.41 - $33.04 per hour

General Accountability :

The Occupational Instructor provides task evaluation, skills instruction, job maintenance, and employment planning for clients engaged within the Employment Options Program. Responsibilities include collaborating with the Rehabilitation Officer, and / or referring sources, to meet the clients' short and long term vocational goals and working in conjunction with the Supervisor and members of Team Werks Co-op Inc. to meet the operational and business related goals of the St. Joseph's Care Group's supported Social Enterprise.

Qualifications :

Education / Experience :

Post secondary education in social services, rehabilitation or related field or five or more years of experience providing employment supports or vocational rehabilitation services
Working knowledge of current vocational programs and services provided locally and in Northwestern Ontario by federal, provincial, municipal agencies, and private and non profit agencies
Working knowledge of Principles of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and the Recovery philosophy
Working knowledge of current theories and principles of vocational rehabilitation for people with serious mental illness
Sound knowledge of basic business principles and / or experience working in a business environment
Working knowledge of major mental illnesses, their symptoms, treatment strategies / modalities and effect on social / vocational functioning
Awareness of psychotropic medication and potential side effects, particularly as they may affect vocational or educational potential

Skills / Abilities :

Excellent skills in assessing, interviewing, instructing, training and job coaching

Ability to work independently and as a part of a team

Good decision-making and problem solving skills, sound judgment, solid interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy and sensitivity to clients, their family members, customers and other service providers

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong computer skills and ability to acquire a working knowledge of Infomed, Meditech, Microsoft Office Programs, Windows, Internet and Intranet

Assets :

Knowledge in the safe and proper use of industrial equipment

Ability to drive a 3 ton truck

Valid Class G Driver's License with adequate insurance

Standard First Aid certificate

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

This position shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.

Offers of employment made to external candidates are conditional upon providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination as per the or proof of valid medical exemption, prior to the offered effective date. If proof of vaccination or valid medical exemption is not provided, the offer of employment is rescinded.