York-Seneca Rehabilitation Services Certificate Program. Information Session Wednesday, January 28 th, 2015

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1 York-Seneca Rehabilitation Services Certificate Program Information Session Wednesday, January 28 th, 2015

2 Welcome Introductions Agenda Dr. Ann Gagne, Program Coordinator YSR Program Seneca College Dr. Jill Rich, YSR Coordinator York University Information about the Program Speakers Question Period

3 YSR Program Only one of its kind in Canada (Founded in 1981) Offered as a joint program between Seneca College and York University Seneca courses offered at our Seneca@York campus

4 What do Rehabilitation Professionals Do? Assist people with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or developmental disabilities to help them: Reach an optimal level of functioning Develop independence Improve quality of life

5 Why YSR? It allows you to combine your B.A. and B.Sc. knowledge with practical field experience Get necessary training to be part of a professional association (like the VRA- Vocational Rehabilitation Association) Work collaboratively with health care and vocational professionals We have a high post-graduate employment rate (approximately 90%)

6 YSR Program Structure If you are completing a BA/BSc: BA/BSc+ YSR Courses= 4 years If you are completing an Hons. BA/Bsc: Hons BA/BSc+ YSR Courses= 5 years

7 Program Structure First Year of YSR Program : Equivalent of 3 Full-Year YORK courses Equivalent of 2 Full-Year SENECA courses Fieldwork (400 hours) Second Year of YSR Program: Equivalent of 2 Full-Year YORK courses Equivalent of 3 Full-Year SENECA courses Fieldwork (400 hours)

8 Required Courses- Year 1 of YSR SENECA YORK Intro to Rehabilitation (1 st semester) Personality (PSYC ) Community Resources (1 st semester) Abnormal Psychology (PSYC ) Physical Disabilities I (2 nd semester) Motivation (PSYC ) Rehabilitation Counselling (2 nd semester) Fieldwork (both semesters total 400hrs) Behaviour in Groups (PSYC ) Sociology of Health (SOCI )

9 Required Courses-Year 2 of YSR SENECA Assessment Approaches in Rehab (1 st semester) The Rehabilitation Process (1 st semester) Physical Disabilities II (1 st semester) Canadian Social Policy (2 nd semester) Life Skills Coaching (2 nd semester) Ethics and Professionalism (2 nd semester) Fieldwork (both semesters total 400hrs) YORK Behaviour Modification & Behaviour Therapy (PSYC ) Counseling Psychology (PSYC )

10 Entry Requirements Completed 60 credits (10 full year courses) including AS/PSYC towards a B.A./B.Sc. degree or OR Completed 90 credits (15 full year courses) including AS/PSYC towards an Honours B.A./B.Sc. degree.

11 Application Process Application form (Available on the York website): Academic background and courses Highlight your volunteer history (specifically related experience is an asset) Understanding of rehabilitation field (through a written statement) Official Transcript Two references who can comment on your ability and suitability in the rehabilitation field (through a referee report) application to Barb Thurston, administrative assistant (ysrehab@yorku.ca)

12 Dates to Remember Applications are due March 9, 2015 Offers are made in mid-april Orientation session at the end of April for those who are selected for the YSR program (May 4, 2015)

13 Contact Information YSR Coordinator at Seneca: Dr. Ann Gagne ext Program Assistant at Seneca: Kristin Keogh ext YSR Coordinator at York: Dr. Jill Rich Administrative Assistant York: Barbara Thurston, 283 BSB ext

14 Guest Speakers Addie Greco-Sanchez (VRA) Thea Aldrich (VPI) Sanzana Hossain (YSR Graduate, Acclaim Ability) Jennifer Kennedy (Placement Coordinator YSR program)

15 The Vocational Rehabilitation Career and Profession Professionalism Expertise Excellence

16 Introduction The Vocational Rehabilitation profession evolved as an active profession at the end of WW11 VRA Canada has been the recognized professional association advancing the profession and the professionals for 45 years. VRA Canada is the recognized Gold Standard in the practice of Vocational Rehabilitation. VRA Canada currently has members in Canada but there are many practicing without professional membership or designations.

17 Why This Career! By 2020, Canada will face its greatest labour shortage in modern history. 3.6 million Canadians are living with disabilities (nearly 10% of our population) 30% of persons with disabilities are not in the labour force Unemployment rates for persons with mental health disorders are three to five times higher than rates for people with no disorders The Government of Canada wants to and needs to engage this sector of the population and get them to work.

18 The need for qualified Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals has never been greater!

19 VRA Canada represents the interests of the professionals, the profession and the clients we serve.

20 Are There Jobs? YES!!

21 There are Jobs! The need is growing... The numbers don t lie. Many of the current professionals are preparing to retire We registered 177 new professionals last year Had over 400 new members last year This career is portable you can go anywhere in Canada, the US and Europe

22 Professionalism VRA Canada members are recognized by industry, stakeholders and employers as qualified professionals.

23 Who Hires VR Professionals Insurance Agencies Life Health Auto Workers Compensations Government agencies Veteran s Affairs Not for Profit - agencies March of Dimes Northern Lights JVS Major Employers TTC Ontario Shores (mental health facility) Ontario Teachers Husky Oil

24 Benefits of Membership Recognition Student fees with full member benefits Networking with VR Professional Journals with new and relevant information Mentorship Professional information Job Postings

25 Application Process and Information Join Designations The College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals and Vocational Services

26 Thank You

27 Thea Aldrich (VPI) Guest Speakers

28 Guest Speakers Sanzana Hossain (YSR Graduate, Acclaim Ability)

29 Guest Speakers Jennifer Kennedy (Placement Coordinator YSR program)

30 Questions?