Pathways·Napanee, Ontario
The Counsellor provides assisted living support and implements flexible Quality-of-Life plans for adults with Acquired Brain Injuries. They guide supported persons in building personal and community living skills while ensuring rights and independence are promoted.
$33.11 – 34.19 per hour (note: the above hourly rate includes negotiated rate and permanent compensation enhancement).
# Required: Two (2)
Come join us and help to support people in living their best lives.
Variable schedule, guaranteed between forty-eight (48) and seventy (70) hours each pay period. Schedules may vary each pay period and employees will be provided with their schedule at least six (6) weeks in advance.
Pathways to Independence requires two (2) Regular Part Time Counsellors to provide assisted living support for adults with an Acquired Brain Injury.
Under the direction of the Client Services Manager, the Counsellor plans and facilitates the implementation of flexible and responsive supports to adults living with a brain injury in accordance with their Quality-of-Life plan (QLP). Working in collaboration with the person’s support team, the Counsellor 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 ensures that established strategies and behaviour management programs are implemented and that the supported person’s services promote their rights, choice, self-determination and independence.
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 behavior.
If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, we welcome you to submit a cover letter and resume, highlighting any training, education, qualifications and experiences relevant to this position.
Please note that candidates will only be selected for interviews based on an evaluation of the information provided in their cover letter and resume only.
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Candidates must have a post-secondary diploma or degree in human services with specialized education in brain injury or psychology, along with a Pharmacology Course completion. Required certifications include First Aid, CPR, and a valid G class driver's license.
Market context
In Ontario, behavioral-health roles are typically driven by ongoing need in community, outpatient, and support settings serving people with mental health or substance use challenges. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for experience with diverse populations plus a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s in social work or a related field preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant client-facing experience and readiness to work with varied needs.