Part-time Disabilities Counsellor and Learning
2 weeks ago
Department:
Centre for Accessible Learning (Jason Summers)
Position Type:
Part-Time
Salary Range:
$35.15-$60.94-Hourly
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
24
Anticipated Start Date:
August 07, 2023
Length of Contract:
5 Months
Posting Information
Posting Closing Date:
July 10, 2023
Please note: jobs are posted until 12:01 am on the job closing date.
**Job Description**:
Reporting to the Manager of the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL), the Learning Strategist/Disabilities Counsellor will provide support to a first-year student population who self-identify as having the disability diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The focus of this program, called the Transition Support Centre, is to assist students with their transition to post-secondary education.- In the role of Learning Strategist, the incumbent is responsible for helping students develop customized, compensatory learning strategies that enhance academic performance despite disability-related barriers to learning.- In the role of Disabilities Counsellor, the incumbent is responsible for facilitating the accommodation process.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Master’s Degree preferably in a discipline relevant to pedagogy and diverse learning (such as: Education, Psychology, Disability Studies, Speech and Language Pathology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, etc.). Certification as a Learning Disability Specialist is an asset but not essential;- Minimum (2) two years of employment specific to working with students with ASD, preferably in a post-secondary environment;- Demonstrated experience interpreting documentation and creating accommodation plans in a post-secondary environment, and the implications of specific disabilities upon academic performance.- Experience in the use of a confidential Case Management System (preferred)- Experience gathering statistical and qualitative information for the purposes of reporting program activities to a government department- Experience in being able to integrate the use of assistive technology (i.e., use of voice to text and text to voice software, Inspiration, digital recorder, Outlook) and learning strategies preferred- Experience using Zoom, TEAMS and Adobe Sign are an asset- Excellent written and verbal communication, and strong interpersonal skills required- Excellent leadership, customer service and creative thinking skills- Excellent analytical, counselling, reasoning, 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;- Flexibility in the work schedule - you will be required to work in a Hybrid model and provide both in person and virtual services to students
- Vacancy is for P06861
This position requires regular on-site work at Algonquin College’s Woodroffe (Ottawa) Campus.
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