DHH Access Consultant & Services Coordinator

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Do you want to utilize your knowledge of Deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) accommodations to work directly with students Do you value quality access to sign language interpreters and live professional human captioners

Join the McBurney Disability Resource Center at UWMadison as the DHH Access Consultant & Services Coordinator.

This position is the primary point of contact for UW-Madison Deaf and hard of hearing students. You will have individual consultations with students to determine their accommodations and provide advocacy. As the DHH access consultant you are part of larger team of Access Consultants providing accommodations for students with other types of disabilities.

In addition to working directly with students you will meet with instructors to discuss and educate on implementing accommodations in the classroom. You will also collaborate with the DHH team to coordinate and track details related to interpreting and CART requests for non-academic requests.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate sign language interpreting and CART captioning requests

• Facilitates the interactive process in collaboration with populations with disabilities students instructors and staff to determine reasonable accommodations

• Provides information and resources regarding legal rights and responsibilities to populations with disabilities and their support systems

• Conducts intake assessments maintains current data records and determines eligibility for disability services

• Provides consultative services to staff regarding appropriate services and accommodations

• Consults with clinician professionals to evaluate access needs and allocate resources

• Secure relevant preparation materials for service providers

• Assists in the development of programs and initiatives that promote awareness sensitivity advocacy and competence in ensuring access for individuals with disabilities

• Present on deafness services and accommodations to campus community

• Collaborate document and follow up as needed with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Services team colleagues to share information about accommodation requests

Department:

Student Affairs Student Success and Belonging McBurney Disability Resource Center

The McBurney Disability Resource Center is the office for students with disabilities and classroom accommodations on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. As part of the student accommodation process we work collaboratively with students and instructors to provide and support effective student accommodations. While the McBurney Center primarily focuses on student accommodations the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Services Program also fills campus interpreting and captioning requests for departments faculty staff visitors program participants and campus events.

The McBurney Disability Resource Center is part of the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison led by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. We strive to create an inclusive campus environment that allows students to engage explore and participate in the Wisconsin Idea. We work with over 5700 students annually have a strong collaborative team and partner with students instructors staff student organizations and others throughout the campus.

Compensation:

The expected minimum starting salary for this position is $61000.00 annually. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance tax-advantaged savings accounts and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits please see Qualifications:

• Experience with DHH Community: You have worked with or have personal experience with the DHH community

• Knowledge of Accommodations: You understand the specific services and technology that DHH students may use.

• Language Skills: You are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).

• Professionalism: You are organized have a strong attention to details are skilled at managing your time and are a clear written and interpersonal communicator.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary Experience: You have experience working in a post-secondary environment with the Deaf and hard of hearing community.

• Coordinating: You have experience coordinating a service(s).

• Legal Knowledge: You understand state and federal laws regarding disability rights.

• Presenting skills: You have skills and knowledge to present on disability-related topics.

• Disability Knowledge: You have direct experience working with individuals with an array of disabilities including intersectional identities and co-occurring conditions.

• Computer Skills: You are skilled using email word processing spreadsheets and various databases.

Education:

Required: Bachelors Degree

Preferred: Masters Degree

Preferred field of study: Disability Services in Higher Education Deaf or Disability Studies Counseling Social Work or related field.

How to Apply:

To begin the application process please click on the Apply Now button. As part of your application you will need to upload the following documents:

1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that addresses your experience and qualifications relevant to this position.

Please note that there is only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents into the one attachment field.

Application reviewers will evaluate the materials you submit including your resume and cover letter to identify qualified applicants who will advance in the recruitment process. Please ensure that your application is complete and submitted by the deadline to be considered for this position. Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date and must maintain continuous work authorization for the duration of their employment (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship).

Contact Information:

Angel Cartagena

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