Disabilities Advisor
Disabilities Advisor
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Job Description
Manages a caseload of students with disabilities. Provides referrals evaluates documentation and recommends students for services to facilitate their integration into the academic environment. Provides related education to the campus community. Bachelors Degree in psychology special education social work counseling psychology or rehabilitation counseling; a minimum of three years experience working with adults who have disabilities; knowledge of the Americans With Disabilities Act ( ADA ); the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups; and writing and organizational skills required. Masters Degree that includes coursework/experience in assessment; the ability to do program planning. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description
Responsibilities
Essential Functions 1. Performs intake interviews to gain a foundation of information to provide assistance for people with diagnosed disabilities. 2. Evaluates appropriate documentation outlining client strengths and weaknesses to determine eligibility for services and identify necessary accommodations i.e. additional time to take an exam the need to take a tape to class for auditory processing disabilities etc. 3. Prepares letters of support for student admission financial aid etc along with letters to faculty pertaining to any accommodation that may be necessary. 4. Meets with students who have disabilities on a regular basis to discuss and plan learning strategies provide advising as well as encouragement to facilitate their academic progress. 5. Prepares notes to complete advising record after each session and maintains file along with the intake questionnaire to determine and track client progress. 6. Evaluates the probability of a learning disability or Attention Deficit Disorder and provides appropriate referrals. 7. Resolves difficult and oftentimes crisis situations that require immediate attention i.e. severe depression suicide etc. as well as more moderate problems i.e. obtaining a book on tape for a student with a reading disability to enable them to participate. 8. Responds to inquiries and explains services to help prospective and current students understand what is available to facilitate and meet their academic needs. 9. Summarizes and disseminates current information and research pertaining to learning disabilities to the campus community to expand and increase their knowledge on the subject 10. Provides outreach to community schools and programs regarding Center for Disability & Access
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in psychology special education social work counseling or rehabilitation counseling or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of faculty staff and students; and writing and organizational skills required. Three years experience working with college students preferably students with disabilities required. Masters Degree in a related field preferred; the ability to do program planning; and a working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ) preferred.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Advisor
