Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

French, English

Hard Skills

Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling Disability Management Rehabilitation Psychiatric Rehabilitation Clinical Assessments Educational Assessment Intake Interview Concussion Management Change Management Selective Recruitment +2 more

Other Skills

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Team Leadership
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Training And Development
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Distributed Team Management
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Problem Solving
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Adaptability
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Analytical Thinking

Roles & Responsibilities

Current health professional designation and licensure to practice in Atlantic Canada
Minimum five years of direct experience in medical, psychosocial, or vocational rehabilitation services
Experience managing a diverse team of health care professionals and at least two years of management experience in disability management, case management, and training
Experience handling complex cases with mental health components and adapting to a dynamic change environment

Requirements:

Supports RSS team to deliver timely, high-quality, participant-centered rehabilitation services within service standards
Supports the RSS Regional Manager to implement change management for volume fluctuations, performance issues, or policy changes impacting service delivery
Ensures Rehabilitation Plans are progressing and re-assessed monthly, proactively addressing issues with RSS
Hires, recruits, selects, and trains staff; represents the program to employers and community agencies to build awareness and commitment

Lifemark Health Group

Health, Sport, Wellness & Fitness

About Lifemark Health Group

We are a proudly Canadian healthcare company, providing diversified healthcare services across the country. We have over 20 years of experience providing personal rehab services, independent medical assessments, seniors’ wellness and employer health and wellness programs. Our foundation is rooted in the strength of our healthcare professionals, who are leaders in their fields. We offer a number of rehabilitation programs and assessment services that are accredited by CARF International, an achievement that signals our commitment to high-quality services. Whether you’re a recent graduate just starting out on your career path or an experienced professional looking for a new opportunity, your journey to a better work life starts with Lifemark. We foster innovative thinking, invest in your career development so that you can provide the best care for others, support your personal health and wellness with a comprehensive rewards package and strive to make an impact in the over 200 communities across Canada where we live and work. Our award-winning workplace was recognized by The Globe and Mail and Morneau Shepell as one of 75 Employee Recommended Workplaces in Canada for 2018 and 2019 and by Waterstone Human Capital as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2019. You belong here. Join our team!

Company type: Large

Industry: Health, Sport, Wellness & Fitness

Founded: 2018

Company size: 1001 - 5000

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Job description

Rehabilitation Service Specialist Team Manager (RSS TM)

Status: Permanent Full-time

Location: Remote; Work from Home, Atlantic Canada

 
RSS (Rehabilitation Service Specialist) Team Manager

Lifemark recognizes the transformative power of work. As a Rehabilitation Service Specialist Team Manager, (RSS-TM) within Partners in Canadian Veteran Rehabilitation Services (PCVRS), where you'll lead a remote team of Rehabilitation Service Specialists (RSS). You'll play a critical role in PCVRS's mission to deliver rehabilitation services to Canadian veterans under VAC’s Rehabilitation Services and Vocational Assistance Program (RSVP), in partnership with WCG Services, making a real difference in the lives of veterans and their families

Partners in Canadian Veterans Rehabilitation Services (PCVRS) provides comprehensive rehabilitation focused assessment and intervention for Canadian Veterans who are experiencing barriers transitioning to life after service due to service related injuries or illness. Using a biopsychosocial spiritual approach, the assessment and intervention services are performed by an interdisciplinary team of clinicians with expertise in the management of complex conditions such as chronic pain, persistent symptoms following head injury, MSK injuries, often with comorbid mental illness with presenting psychosocial barriers to recovery. 

As the leader of a strong and professional team, you make a difference at the personal and community level by ensuring veterans achieve their employment goals and receive the best support possible.

Key Responsibilities

Supports RSS team to ensure timely, high quality and Participant-centered services are provided within service standards
Supports the RSS Regional Manager to implement change management processes related to volume fluctuations, performance issues, or changes in policy impacting service delivery
Ensures Rehabilitation Plans are progressing and being re-assessed monthly, pro-actively problem solving with RSS when plan is not progressing as anticipated 
Hires team members with appropriate skills and qualifications to perform duties required; participates in recruitment, selection, and training of staff as appropriate
Represents the program and builds awareness and commitment among employers and community agencies of the program’s services
Conducts direct service work which may include Initial Intake Interviews, development of Rehabilitation Plans, implementation/monitoring of Rehabilitation Plans, and completing some vocational services as appropriate to Team Manager qualifications

What You Bring

A current health professional designation and licensed to practice in Atlantic Canada.
Minimum of five (5) years of direct experience in medical, psychosocial, or vocational rehabilitation services (or a combination), including assessments, working with individuals facing health challenges, analyzing assessments, and collaborating within interdisciplinary teams.
Experience managing a diverse team of health care professionals
Two (2) or more years of management experience in disability management, case management and training.
Experience managing complex files with mental health component
Comfort working within a dynamic change environment
Employment conditional on obtaining federal Reliability Status security clearance
Bilingual French/English is an asset
Ability to work within Atlantic Time Zone hours
For internal applicants, it is important that they are currently meeting service standards and deliverable expectations.

What We Offer

Competitive salary
Comprehensive and flexible health and dental benefits
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
A diverse and inclusive workplace with a track record of high employee engagement and teamwork

Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility.

Accommodation
Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process.

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