Part-Time Academic Counsellor

3 weeks ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Algonquin College Full time

Job Summary:

The Part-Time Academic Counsellor will provide counselling and advocacy services to support academic success and student retention for students with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collects and evaluates documentation to establish eligibility for support services;
  • Interviews, advises, and provides disability-related counselling to support students in developing strategies to normalize situations of both an academic and socio-emotional nature;
  • 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 with faculty to ensure supports and services are available in the classroom while maintaining confidentiality;
  • 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, and 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;
  • Ability to utilize database and word processing applications, as well as experience working in a virtual environment with tools including Zoom, MS Teams, Adobe Sign, etc.;
  • 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 a 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.

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