63-26 Casual Counsellor DD

Default Pathways Brand; Belleville; In loco; CAD 46.000 - 47.000; Part-time

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Benefit and pension packages

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Pathways to Independence is seeking Casual Counsellors, Dual Diagnosis to provide case management and assisted living support for adults. The role involves planning services, coaching clients toward independence, and collaborating with a support team under the Client Services Manager.

Shifts are typically 12 hours, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. A post-secondary qualification in human services and current First Aid/CPR are required; two positions are available.

Competenze

• A post-secondary diploma or degree from a human services field and specialized education, training or certification in developmental disabilities, disability studies, behaviour management, social work, or psychology; (Proof of education is a condition of employment)
• Continuing education in dual diagnosis, behaviour management or mental health an asset.
• Proof of completion of an approved Pharmacology course.
• Current First Aid and CPR.

Mansioni

• Plan and implement services and supports to adults with a dual diagnosis, mental health, behaviour challenges and those involved in forensic services in accordance with the person's life plan.
• Guide and coach the supported person to make positive decisions and build personal and community living skills using established strategies and behaviour management plans.
• Ensure that every supported person understands their rights and responsibilities and provide services and supports to the person based on their needs, interests, and goals (QLP).
• Ensure services and supports are offered that enhance a person's ability to choose and promote self-determination and independence.
• Under the direction of the Client Services Manager, perform duties with a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Formazione

Post-secondary diploma/degree in human services

Descrizione del lavoro

Pathways Posting: 63-26 Job Title: Counsellor DD

Location: Web 1 Schedule: Casual

Wage Rate: $33.11 - $34.19 per hour (note: the above hourly rate includes negotiated wage rate and permanent compensation enhancement).

Search Area: Pathways #Required: Two (2)Closing Date:October 21, 2026

Come join us and help to support people in living their best lives!

Pathways provides supportive housing options, day, and recreation programs, psychiatric counselling and behavior therapy, court and justice related services and short-term respite to adults with a dual diagnosis/developmental disability, who may also have complex needs. Pathways to Independence offers a competitive full compensation package that includes benefit and pension packages.
Learn more about Pathways to Independence and how you can help people to live their best lives by visiting our website: www.pathwaysind.com

Pathways to Independence requires two (2) Casual Counsellors, Dual Diagnosis to provide case management and assisted living support for adults.

Under the direction of the Client Services Manager, the Counsellor, Dual Diagnosis plans and implements services and supports to adults with a dual diagnosis, mental health, behaviour challenges and those involved in forensic services in accordance with the person's life plan. The Counsellor, Dual Diagnosis guides and coaches the supported person to make positive decisions and build personal and community living skills using established strategies and behaviour management plans. In collaboration with the person's support team, the Counsellor ensures that every supported person understands their rights and responsibilities and provides services and supports to the person based on their needs, interests, and goals (QLP). The Counsellor, Dual Diagnosis ensures services and supports are offered that enhance a person's ability to choose and promotes self-determination and independence.

The successful candidate must have the following skills/qualifications:

• A post-secondary diploma or degree from a human services field and specialized education, training or certification in developmental disabilities, disability studies, behaviour management, social work, or psychology; (Proof of education is a condition of employment)
• Continuing education in dual diagnosis, behaviour management or mental health an asset.
• Proof of completion of an approved Pharmacology course.
• Current First Aid and CPR.

Ideal candidates will also have experience and abilities aligned with the key responsibilities, which includes:

• Demonstrate a person-centred philosophy and commitment to agency vision, mission, and guiding principles.
• Experience working with adults with a dual diagnosis or complex needs in a community based, group living or independent living environment.
• Provide effective services and supports to supported persons.
• Manage and maintain accurate client information and documentation.
• Participate in and ensure a positive team environment.
• Regular attendance is a requirement of this position.

The successful candidate must be able to perform the job duties as outlined in the job description. All employees at Pathways will be responsible for a commitment to safety. Shifts are typically 12 hours long and include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. May work with clients who have aggressive behaviours.

Our hiring process may include AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, personal information is collected and will only be used for the purpose of candidate selection. Pathways is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process.