Part-time Disabilities Counsellor and Learning Strategist (10 month contract - Pembroke Campus) - Jobs in Pembroke, ON

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Please Note: If you are a current Algonquin College employee, apply to this job via the Workday application.Department:Community and Student Affairs (Jamie Bramburger)Position Type:Part-TimeSalary Range:$35.15-$60.94-HourlySc heduled Weekly Hours:24Anticipated Start Date:June 13, 2022Length of Contract:10 monthsPosting InformationThis job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals.Posting Closing Date:June 9, 2022Please note: jobs are posted until 12:01 am on the job closing date.***This position is for Algonquin Colleges Pembroke Campus******Please note that applicants must submit their application by the evening before the closing date mentioned above. The posting closes at 12:01am on the morning of the closing date***Reporting to the Manager of Community and Student Affairs the Learning Strategist/Disability Counsellor will provide support to a diverse client population that includes students with acquired brain injuries, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, physical disabilities, visual and hearing impairments, medical disabilities, mild intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities and mental health disabilities.The Learning Strategist/Disability Counsellor is responsible for conducting needs assessments and developing customized, compensatory learning strategies that enhance academic performance despite disability-related barriers to learning. These strategic approaches will be based on proven psychological theories of learning and information processing deficits. They will also enhance social/cognitive development in the college environment.The position is based at the Pembroke Campus and requires the incumbent to work on campus and remotely.The successful candidate will:

• Provide learning strategies for students with disabilities
• Conduct needs assessments and develop/implement compensatory learning strategies programs for students with disabilities that enhance academic performance.
• Initiate and lead small group sessions and one-on-one sessions with students.
• Maintain confidential case records, relevant statistical data and required tracking/reporting.
• Analyze current practices, research new valid methods and strategies to assist students in their education and self-monitoring.
• Build partnerships and alliances with internal departments and the external community.
• Contribute to a positive, cooperative team environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in a discipline relevant to pedagogy and diverse learning (Education, Psychology, Disability Studies, Speech and Language Pathology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, etc.)
• Minimum two years of employment specific to the issues faced by students with disabilities in a post-secondary environment;
• Proven experience in the use of a confidential Case Management System such as Clockwork; Additionally, experience working in a virtual environment with tools including Zoom, MS Teams, Adobe Sign, etc.
• Ability to integrate the use of assistive technology (i.e., use of voice to text and text to voice software, digital recorder, Outlook) and learning strategies;
• Experience in developing and conducting group workshops;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, leadership, customer service and creative thinking skills;
• 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, including the ability to work some evenings.

• Vacancy is for P12289

• This job requires occasional or regular onsite work.

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Internal candidates will receive first consideration based on qualifications. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at humanresources@algonquincollege.com. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.Quick Apply

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