Autism Counsellor (Full-Time Contract)

Job Description

Autism Counsellor (Full-Time Contract)

Job Location: Hamilton

Program: Hamilton Autism Programs

Job Title: Autism Counsellor

Position: Full-Time Contract – 6 months (40 hours / week)

Pay: $29,258 / 6 months

Start Date of Employment: ASAP

Reports to: Interim Program Manager

Application Deadline: February 13, 2026

Position Summary

The Autism Counsellor is responsible for assisting in facilitating learning and development of a variety of skills for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a variety of settings. The successful incumbent fosters cooperative social behaviour to assist clients in forming satisfying relationships with others, and may work in individual and/or group formats to enhance social skills, life skills, communication skills, self-regulatory behaviour, and independent support needs. Skills may be taught through 1:1 instruction, structured and/or informal group learning opportunities, and recreation and/or leisure activities. Services may be delivered in a variety of settings, including community-based groups, daytime and evening programs, and independent and/or supported living/residential situations.

Job Responsibilities

• Direct skill-building support: Provide 1:1 and group-based learning opportunities to develop social, communication, life, self-regulation, and independence skills through structured activities and recreation/leisure.


• Program planning & leadership: Take leadership and initiative in planning, implementing, and facilitating adult groups, including coordinating activities and ensuring programming aligns with client goals.


• Family & stakeholder collaboration: Communicate and collaborate with families, and liaise with professionals and community agencies to support coordinated service delivery.


• Goal tracking & progress updates: Communicate with families regarding goals, progress, and future planning as appropriate.


• Program evaluation: Participate in ongoing evaluation and appraisal of the effectiveness of activities and programs, and contribute ideas for continuous improvement.


• Flexible service delivery: Work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and overnight sleep shifts, as required.


• Transportation: Drive agency vehicles as required to support programming and client participation (where applicable).

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree from a recognized community college or university in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behavioural Sciences, Psychology, or equivalent; and/or specific professional knowledge and experience working with individuals with ASD.


• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.


• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.


• Valid G driver’s licence and willingness/ability to drive agency vehicles.

Additional Information

• This role includes flexible scheduling and may involve evenings, weekends, and overnight sleep shifts.


• Work may occur across multiple settings (community groups, daytime/evening programs, and supported living/residential environments).

How to Apply

Please click the ‘apply for job’ button below to submit your application OR you are also welcome to email your resume and letter of intent to the attention of Interim Program Manager Steve McDonald at careers@woodview.ca and clearly identifying Autism Counsellor-CONTRACT in the subject line.

We thank all candidates but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Woodview welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code. Woodview is committed to employment equity and diversity and a positive and supportive environment.