Accessibility Services Advisor - (00220.39)
Accessibility Services Advisor - (00220.39)
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Job Description
Develops individual accommodation service plans and coordinates and facilitates the delivery of support services to students with disabilities on campus and at a distance. Coordinates services with faculty TRU staff and community representatives and refers when appropriate. Reviews medical and psychoeducational documentation to determine functional impacts and required accommodations conducts intake appointments determines need for a detailed service plan participates in information sessions for individuals groups and families/caregivers and provides some direct services.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops implements and coordinates individual accommodation service plans for face to face students and those studying at a distance according to established policies guidelines and best practices.
- Conducts initial student appointments.
- Reviews professional medical and psychoeducational documentation in order to determine functional impacts and appropriate accommodations.
- Consults and liaises with faculty and staff regarding accommodation needs of individual students.
- Maintains contact as needed with students receiving service (e.g. follow up changes to documentation and/or accommodations etc.).
- Consults with Accessibility Services team and/or refers complex cases to Director Student Access and Academic Supports as appropriate.
- Updates and maintains confidential student accommodation service records.
- Provides initial approval for and assistance to students with applications for Provincial and Federal disability grants as well as applications to other agencies for service and technology supports; consults and liaises with StudentAid BC and Student Awards and Financial Aid.
- Provides information and participates in information sessions presentations and workshops to TRU faculty staff and the community regarding the departments services and specific accessibility topics.
- Refers students to other TRU services and/or community agencies as appropriate.
- Provides Accessibility Services information to prospective students and community organizations (e.g. schools) upon request.
- Occasionally assigns tasks to auxiliary and support staff.
- Assists with priority/high needs registration campus orientation test and exam accommodation as needed.
REPORTS TO
Director Student Access and Academic Supports
Requirements
EDUCATION:
- A Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline including Psychology Social Work Health Care or Education.
EXPERIENCE:
- Four years experience in disability service provision in an educational environment including:
- 1 year experience working as part of a case management team
- 1 year experience creating or implementing academic accommodation plans
SKILLS KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES RELATED TO THE JOB
- Knowledge of human rights legislation including the Human Rights Code (BC) and Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms disability related issues and resources statutory obligations and confidentiality and privacy guidelines
- Excellent assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent problem solving skills and creative solution finding
- Ability to deal with challenging or difficult personalities
- Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team as well as independently
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Sitting at a desk or computer for extended periods of time
- Some off campus travel may be required
- General office conditions
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
