Adapted Services Counsellor (Part-Time) (Replacement)

Job summary

Assess students facing learning, organizational, or communication barriers and provide individualized intervention plans, referrals, academic skills support, and group strategies. Coordinate accommodations and case management with students, teachers, healthcare professionals, and the ACCESS Team, while supporting disability awareness activities and exam services.

Job details

Job category: Professionals Department: Services for Students Immediate Supervisor: Mireille Béland Position status: Part-Time, Replacement Contract length: Until June 30, 2027 Work location: Cégep Vanier Work schedule: 23 hours/week (Schedule to be determined) External posting start date: October 14, 2026 External posting end date & time: October 21, 2026 at 17h00 Salary scale: $56,670 - $100,410 Expected start date: November 2, 2026 Job Title: Adapted Services Counsellor (Part-Time) (Replacement) The Adapted Services Counsellor, under the supervision of the Coordinator of Professional Services, plays a pivotal role in the enhancement and integration of services offered by the ACCESS Team. Their primary objective is to help students experiencing learning, organizational, and communication barriers achieve their optimal academic development using a student-centered approach. The counsellor works collaboratively with students, teachers, and other professionals to plan, develop, and evaluate integrated activities and support services. More specifically, but not limited to, the Adapted Services Counsellor: Assesses students and provides them with plans and strategies of intervention, as well as referrals for internal support services that will meet their needs; Liaises with teachers and other professionals on a regular basis regarding students’ accommodations; Provides individualized support to students to develop essential academic skills, such as time management, studying and note-taking; Develops and facilitates support groups to provide strategies to mediate barriers; Collaborates with other members of the ACCESS team; Provides individualized support and may facilitate groups to provide strategies to mediate barriers; Provides case management, maintaining student dossiers and files, including regular documentation as required by the college and external granting organizations, always respecting confidentiality; Communicates with healthcare professionals for special equipment needed and any necessary training on how to manipulate this equipment; Develops, plans, and facilitates campaigns and workshops to increase disability awareness with faculty, staff and students; Coordinates the work of the student based on their students’ specific needs and at times called to replace the attendant when they are absent, within the limits of their capabilities; Provides support to the exam center team during absences or busy periods; Collaborates with other members of the ACCESS team. Other related duties which fall within this position's scope of classification may be assigned. Schedule: 23 hours per week (Schedule to be determined) Contract: November 2, 2026 until June 30, 2027, or until the return of the incumbent to her position, whichever occurs first. Classification: Conseiller ou conseiller.ère en services adaptés (Adapted Services Counsellor) Qualifications Undergraduate degree in an appropriate field of specialization. Conditions Related To The Specific Position Excellent English oral and written competencies (to be tested); Strong French oral and written competencies (to be tested); Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Basic Excel (to be tested); Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills; Proven experience in providing support to students with disabilities (specifically Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities, ADD/ADHD, Mental Health); Recent and demonstrated knowledge of assistive technology and related tools available to support students with disabilities (an asset); Experience with, knowledge of, commitment to, and passion for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in supporting diverse and underrepresented students.

What you’ll do

Assess students facing learning, organizational, or communication barriers and provide individualized intervention plans, referrals, academic skills support, and group strategies. Coordinate accommodations and case management with students, teachers, healthcare professionals, and the ACCESS Team, while supporting disability awareness activities and exam services.

Requirements

An undergraduate degree in an appropriate field of specialization is required, along with excellent spoken and written English and strong spoken and written French. Candidates should have experience supporting students with disabilities, strong interpersonal and leadership skills, and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion; knowledge of assistive technology is an asset.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Group Facilitation · Preferred
• case management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Student Assessment
• Individualized Student Support
• Intervention Planning
• Academic Skills Development
• Time Management
• Study Skills
• Note-Taking
• Disability Support
• Case Management
• Assistive Technology
• Group Facilitation
• Teacher Collaboration
• Confidential Record-Keeping
• Disability Awareness
• Equity, Diversity, And Inclusion
• English And French Communication

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Healthcare