To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.
- Conducts student intake process and forms within case management system, including review and evaluation of disability documentation to determine students' eligibility for services and appropriate accommodations
- Provides crisis intervention to students on an as needed basis
- Monitors progress of students and provides guidance as it relates to or impacts disability
- Facilitates priority registration for students eligible for DSS services
- Assists students in requesting and arranging instructional, technical, facility, and human resource accommodations
Schedules student testing appointments for assigned satellite campus(es)
Schedules and provides support counseling appointments
Conducts study sessions in the absence of a Learning Specialist or in an emergency
Keeps abreast of state-of-art technology, techniques, laws, services, and philosophy relevant to disability areas
Maintains accurate and timely records of student interactions in a case management system
Maintains confidentiality when interacting with students, families, faculty, staff and community partners
Assists in the supervision and coordination of department personnel and operations
Provides occasional technical support for alternative student testing and converts materials into an alternative format as needed
Promotes positive student self-advocacy skills and acts as an advocate for student needs with faculty and staff when necessary
Assists students in developing realistic, goal-directed education plans that respect their disability
Serves as a resource for students, faculty, and staff and serves on various college committees/initiatives
Develops and implements internal/external workshops that will educate future/current students, faculty, and staff regarding disability services
Provides liaisons, consultation, and referral services for students to community agencies and professionals
Arranges service implementation and accommodations with various campuses and programs
Promotes disability awareness and helps the College's faculty, staff, and students develop positive attitudes toward disability
Participates in events such as graduation, open house, transition fairs, internal/external outreach, etc. which may include occasional evening and weekend hours
Ability to travel between campuses
