The Vocational Counsellor also networks with other agencies and government departments to educate and/or advocate on behalf of consumers to promote awareness of persons with unique communication needs. The overall goal is to create an environment that is equitable and inclusive for everyone in our province.
There is no fee for this service - This program is funded by CanSask.
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Assistance with career exploration, job search skills, resume writing and interview techniques. Vocational Counsellors provide labour market information, assessment of interests and abilities, and referrals to employment opportunities. We also refer clients to other agencies that provide job readiness services, provide counselling for people with work and hearing loss issues, employment maintenance, consultation, and ongoing support.
Assistance for accessing funds such as student loans, grants, and scholarships. Referrals or applications to provincial and federally funded programs. Identifying suitable support services such as interpreters, computerized note-taking services (CNS), or referrals for deaf/Deaf and Hard of Hearing students such as upgrading and literacy programs.
Assistance with on-site work assessments, training-on-the-job, job coaches, and support services, employer consultation and in-service training regarding hearing loss, the impact of hearing loss in the work place, and how to develop a barrier-free environment that encourages employment retention.
The counselling focus is usually within the areas of employment, education, and training with Vocational Counsellors. They are individualized programs and everyone’s process is different, as each person’s goals are different.
Appointments with Vocational Counsellors may include: general and career counselling, goal setting, discussions about job search skills, resume writing, interview practice, or other vocational related topics. Assistance may be provided for the completion of applications for student loans, grants, scholarships or government funding.
For students accessing post-secondary institutes, arrangements are made regarding suitable support services such as interpreters, or computerized note-taking services (CNS). Some referrals are made to specialized educational programs such as the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program at SIAST, Kelsey campus, in Saskatoon.
The Vocational Counsellor also works with other agencies, organizations, and government departments in the community. They promote the employability of consumers who are seeking job matches and assist with referrals. The counsellors also educate others on the implications of hearing loss by providing information, workshops, and/or sensitivity training on this topic. They often address such issues as accessibility, equity, and diversity in the workplace.
Everyone is different. Everyone’s hearing loss is different, but one thing that is for sure is that we are all special and unique – with our own skills and abilities, strengths and weaknesses, likes and dislikes – about what we want to do with our lives.
Working toward a career involves a process. It is like taking a journey to a certain destination. You just don’t arrive at a destination automatically. It takes planning and time before you get there. There can be many stops or plan changes along the way. It is the same when considering a career. It takes planning, time, and some hard work!
Whatever your dreams are, the Vocational Counsellors at SDHHS may be able to assist you. This is a step-by-step process that involves developing an action plan that hopefully leads to goal completion.
The Graeme Clark Cochlear Scholarship is a unique award developed to recognize the lifetime achievements of Graeme Clark. Awarded by Cochlear, this scholarship has been set up to help individuals further themselves by undertaking university studies.
Graeme Clark Scholarship Details
The scholarship consists of financial assistance toward a minimum three-year undergraduate degree at an accredited university and is paid in annual installments upon the completion of each year of study. It is available to those who are either currently completing their final year of high school, or students that have already been accepted into a university program. This scholarship is open only to Nucleus cochlear implant recipients.
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement and a demonstrated commitment to the Cochlear ideals of leadership and humanity. We will award five scholarships in the amount of $2,000 per year for a maximum of four years. Applications are reviewed by a committee including audiologists and surgeons who are dedicated to the field of cochlear implants. Winners will be announced in December 2009.
Applications may be found at Cochlear’s website: www.cochlearamericas.com/scholarship.
Applications will be accepted for the 2009/2010 school year until August 1st, 2009.