67-26 Casual Counsellor DS

Pathways to Independence; Belleville; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathways to Independence is hiring a Counsellor Developmental Services (Casual) to support adults with developmental disabilities in community-based and independent living settings.

The role involves case management, implementing Quality-of-Life plans, coaching for independence, and collaboration with the support team. Shifts are 12 hours, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in human services with related specialization is required.
• Additional education in dual diagnosis or behaviour management is an asset.
• Pharmacology course completion proof is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and assisted living support for adults.
• Implement flexible supports based on the Quality-of-Life plan (QLP).
• Coach and guide clients toward personal and community living goals.
• Ensure strategies and behaviour plans are followed and documented.
• Maintain accurate client information and documentation.
• Participate in a positive team environment and adhere to shifts.

Skills

Person-centred approach

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in human services

Certification in developmental disabilities or related field

First Aid & CPR certification

Job description

Pathways Posting: 67-26 Job Title: Counsellor DS

Location: Web 2 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, Developmental Services to provide case management and assisted living support for adults.

The Counsellor, Developmental Services plans and facilitates the implementation of flexible and responsive supports to adults living with a developmental disability in accordance with their Quality-of-Life plan (QLP). Working in collaboration with the person’s support team, the Counsellor, Developmental Services guides and coaches the supported person to build personal and community living skills based on their unique interests, plans, abilities, rights and goals. The Counsellor, Developmental Services ensures that established strategies and behavior management programs are implemented and that the supported person’s services promote their rights, choice, 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.