learning and study skills specialist

Work setting

• Post-secondary educational institution
• Private school
• Adult education
• Health association

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Counsel students regarding educational, career or vocational issues
• Consult with teachers, parents, administrators and community agencies
• Administer and interpret standardized intelligence, aptitude and interest tests
• Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and workshops
• Supervise professional staff, program leaders and instructors and volunteer staff
• Implement life skills workshops
• Assist students to develop life skills

Experience and specialization

Applied statistics and mathematics experience

• Health sciences

Area of work experience

• Health

Counselling specialization

• Academic program or credit evaluation
• Co-operative education or work placement
• Crisis intervention
• Personal or life skills management
• Special education
• Study skills

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability

Benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Free parking available