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Posting Summary
| Posting Number: CPM-8090 |
| Position Title: Disabilities Counsellor / Educator, Learning Disabilities Services |
| Department: Counselling and Disability Services, CDS |
| Affiliation: CPM |
| Salary Grade: E |
| Hiring Salary Range: $62,913 - $70,778 |
| Maximum of Salary Range: $86,506 |
| Duration: Temporary Full-Time |
| Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Position Start Date: October 24, 2012 Position End Date: October 23, 2013 |
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Purpose:
PLEASE NOTE THAT
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL
SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 @ 4:30 P.M.
Provide disability-related counselling, advising and advocacy support to
students with a diagnosis of learning disability. Review documentation
of
prospective students to establish eligibility for modified admissions
consideration through the Admissions Office. Review documentation of
incoming students to determine eligibility for and nature of services to
be
offered, and determine appropriate Advisor within the Learning
Disability
Services. |
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Education:
MSW, MA, or MEd. in Counselling Psychology or learning disabilities. |
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Experience:
Minimum of 3 years experience in counselling adolescents and adults with
learning disabilities. Familiarity with Psycho Educational Assessments,
Cognitive and Personality Assessments an asset. |
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Skills:
Knowledge and understanding of psychoeducational testing and
assessment instruments. Knowledge of a variety of psychiatric
disabilities to ensure appropriate referrals and coordination of services.
Coaching, training, advocacy skills. Excellent oral and written
communication skills required to write support letters and other
documents to advocate for students. Excellent empathic and
counselling skills to counsel students in distress and mediate and
advocate for clientele. Basic computer skills (word-processing and
knowledge of specialized technology such as speech-to-text programs).
High level of multi-tasking required in job requires excellent
organizational ability to manage competing priorities under time
restraints. |
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| Cover Letter Required: Yes |
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Dates:
| Internal Posting Date: September 11, 2012 |
| Internal Application Deadline: Posted until filled |
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| Extended Posting Date: September 11, 2012 |
| Extended Application Deadline: Posted until filled |
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| External Posting Date: September 11, 2012 |
| External Application Deadline: Posted until filled |
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Please Note: All applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the posted deadline date.
Thank you for your interest in a career with York University.
Are you interested in applying to CPM-8090?
To apply to this position click the following link to access our online application portal: https://hr2.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=13474
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- You have submitted a complete application package using our online application portal*. A complete application package consists of the completed application form, a cover letter and resume
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The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University's employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and aboriginal persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code. York University is committed to employment equity and diversity and a positive and supportive environment.
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Please note, due to the high volume of applications received only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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