Stsv-240 Adapted Services Counsellor - Montréal, Canada - Dawson College

Dawson College

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Montréal, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Nature of the work:

The job of adapted services counsellor involves analysis, support, facilitation and advisory functions regarding students with disabilities. They collaborate in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the organization and offering of services to these students, in addition to ensuring the intake referral and learning support functions.

Responsibilities:

Conduct intake interviews with new students in order to receive and review medical documentation and psychoeducational evaluation reports
Meet with new and returning students to determine reasonable accommodations required
Establish Individual Education Plans, ensure their implementation, make the necessary adjustments and propose recommendations or accommodations
Establish and update the records of students with disabilities
Conduct followup meetings with students to review midterm assessments, educational goals, update accommodation requests, and to provide support when necessary
Determine reasonable accommodation for the English Exit exam
Provide assistance, when required, for students in course selection, preregistration, and online exam registration
Participate in case studies with the AccessAbility team
Advise faculty members seeking guidance in regards to reasonable accommodations and student learning needs
Refer students to internal and external services such as Counselling, Financial Aid, Academic Skills Centre, resources in the community
Consult with professionals from other internal and external support services
Attend and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
Plan and organize community awareness and information activities
Provide consultation to Dawson faculty and personnel whose research interests focus on people with disabilities
Participates in CRISPESH activities
Perform other related duties

Requirements:

Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree in an appropriate field of specialization, particularly in special education.
Conditions:
Relevant experience in working with students with special needs & documented diagnoses
Advanced communication skills in English and French oral and written (testing may be required)
Basic knowledge of computers and software (testing may be required)
Ability to communicate with a diverse student population
Ability to function within a collaborative environment

Comments:

Please note that a cover letter is mandatory. If your work experience has changed since your last visit, be sure to attach an updated resume.