Accessibility Services Advisor

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Prior to May 1 2022 the University required all students faculty staff and visitors (including contractors) to declare their COVID19 vaccination status and provide proof that they were fully vaccinated or had an approved accommodation to engage in inperson University activities. These requirements were suspended effective May 1 2022 but the University may reinstate them at any point.

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We are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from individuals from equity seeking groups such as women racialized/visible minorities Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples persons with a disability persons who identify in the LGBTQ community and others who reflect the diversity of Canadian society.

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager Queens Student Accessibility Services the Accessibility Services Advisor develops implements and supports academic accommodation planning for students with disabilities. The Accessibility Services Advisor works with students faculty and staff to enable students with disabilities to attain their educational objectives. As a member of Queens Student Accessibility Services the Accessibility Services Advisor helps educate the university community regarding strategies to enable the full participation of students with disabilities in all aspects of university life.

This position provides subject matter expertise for complex cases in which students are facing disabilityrelated functional impacts to their ability to achieve academic objectives. This position participates in ongoing review of the accommodation protocol makes recommendations for improvement and supports the implementation of changes. This position reviews medical and/or psychoeducational assessments identifies and reviews available options for accommodation and/or consideration ensures proper documentation consults with faculty members on students behalf and implements appropriate accommodation and/or consideration plan. This position also interprets and applies legislation and government policies in the accommodation process for students with disabilities.

Job Description

What you will do
Provides subject matter expertise for complex cases in which students are facing disabilityrelated functional impacts to their ability to achieve academic objectives.
Participates in ongoing review of the accommodation protocol makes recommendations for improvement and supports the implementation of changes.
Reviews medical and/or psychoeducational assessments identifies and reviews available options for accommodation and/or consideration ensures proper documentation consults with faculty members on students behalf and implements appropriate accommodation and/or consideration plan.
Builds relationships with students parents faculty and other university departments and services to facilitate accommodation and/or consideration requests.
Interprets and applies legislation and government policies in the accommodation process for students with disabilities.
Conducts interviews with students to obtain information about how they experience their disability in the academic context.
Synthesizes and communicates accessibility and accommodations processes to students staff and faculty.
Provides advice to faculty and staff about the impact of a students disability or accommodation on academic performance.
Supports academic transition from secondary to postsecondary where academic accommodation requirements may differ and recommends appropriate supports and resources.

Required Education
Masters Degree or equivalent. In addition requires a professional designation certification or other qualification or ongoing learning to remain ahead of changes in technology or emerging fields.

Required Experience
More than 3 years and up to and including 5 years of experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications
Satisfactory Criminal Records Check required.
Vulnerable Sector Screening required.

Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Knowledge and Requirements
Knowledge of concepts and principles in a specialist field that is typically acquired through a combination of advanced professional or academic qualifications and/or substantial work experience.
Provide effective consultation and advice on nonstraightforward and/or complex issues.
Interaction with others requires interpersonal skills and the ability to understand and influence.
Adapt messages to meet the different needs of different audiences.
Builds relationships trust and credibility.
Prioritize and distribute work to deliver objectives on time and to the highest standard.
Identify in advance when the intended results may not be achieved and develops a plan to address the gaps.
Actively participate in project team meetings and develop individual and unit project plans.
Lead procedural or technological change within a unit.
Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work processes.
Seek information and input to fully understand the cause of problems.
Appropriately assesses risks before making a decision.
Contribute to the creation and evaluation of possible solutions.
Take action to remove obstacles and address problems before they impact performance and results.
Apply equity diversity accessibility inclusion and Indigenization considerations to decision making and planning.
Promote a work environment that is free from sexual violence harassment and discrimination and the ability to show empathy for those who have experienced trauma.

Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queens is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women visible minorities Aboriginal Peoples persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

The University provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at .