Special Needs Counsellor

Employer: Genesis Residential Treatment Program

Location: Gloucester, Ontario

Salary: $22.00 hourly

Languages: English Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: Experience an asset Work site environment: Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders). Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder Work setting: Urban area. Work in employer's/client's home. Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres. Group home. Persons with an intellectual disability Tasks: Examine the behaviour. Record observations. Review reports from health care professionals to determine patients’ current and potential functioning levels. Implement treatment plans. Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them. Maintain accurate records. Help clients manage physical illness and disorders. Administrative and office activities. Prepare reports or case histories. Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs. Provide suicide and crisis intervention. Resolve co