Part-time Disabilities Counsellor

3 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada Algonquin College Full time

Department:
Centre for Accessible Learning (Sara Jordan (On Leave))

Position Type:
Part-Time

Salary Range:
$35.15-$60.94-Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
24

Anticipated Start Date:
May 29, 2023

Length of Contract:
1 year

Posting Information

Posting Closing Date:
May 5, 2023

Please note: jobs are posted until 12:01 am on the job closing date.

**Job Description**:
Reporting to the Manager, Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL), the Part Time Disabilities Counsellor is responsible for facilitating the accommodation process for students with a range of disabilities. The incumbent will provide counselling and advocacy services to support academic success and student retention.

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collects and evaluates documentation to establish eligibility for support services;- Interviews, advises and provides disability-related counselling and works with students to develop strategies to normalize situations of both an academic and socio-emotional nature;- In consultation with students, develops and implements individualized student plans to ensure College policies and practices are consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code, AODA and other relevant legislation;- Maintains confidential records of accommodation requests, action taken and effectiveness of the accommodations and supports required;- Liaises appropriately with faculty to ensure supports and services are available in the classroom while at the same time ensuring the confidentiality needs of the student are taken into consideration;- Advocates within the College and with external agencies for resources, rights, and responsibilities concerning persons with disabilities;- Presents disability education sessions for faculty as required;- Participates in departmental projects and college meetings, transition programs and other initiatives;- Contributes to a positive, cooperative team environment.

Required Qualifications:
- Masters degree in a discipline related to disability issues (i.e. Psychology, Disability Studies, Counselling, Social Work, Special Education, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology);- Minimum two years post-Master’s experience within the post-secondary setting and with demonstrated experience in direct counselling/consulting students with disabilities;- Demonstrated experience interpreting documentation and creating accommodation plans for students with disabilities in a post-secondary environment;- Demonstrated experience assisting and accommodating students with a wide range of disabilities including students with Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Acquired Brain Injury, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Mental Health, Medical conditions, Visual Impairments, ADHD/ADD etc.;- Must be able to demonstrate in-depth understanding of disability related documentation including psycho-educational assessments and assessments of functional limitations; must be able to recommend and develop accommodation plans;- Working knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code, the AODA and other relevant legislation in the post-secondary context;- Knowledge of adult education theory and practice;-
- Excellent written and verbal communication, and strong interpersonal skills required;- Excellent leadership, customer service and creative thinking skills;- Excellent analytical, counselling, reasoning, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills;- Must have strong commitment to providing quality professional services;- Enthusiastic team player with a demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively and independently and display a high degree of initiative;- Ability to work a flexible work schedule.
- Vacancy is for P15198.

Note: The incumbent will be working 35 hours a week for the first 10 months and then transition to a 24 hour work week after 10 months.

This position is eligible for hybrid work in conjunction with the College's
_Flexible Work Arrangement_.

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