Disability and Access Specialist

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Work type: 12 Month Salaried Staff FT
Location: Savannah
Categories: Counseling and Student Support Sccs

As a disability and access specialist, you will efficiently manage an active caseload of students with accessibility needs to determine academic adjustments and reasonable accommodations based on student documentation and compliance with Section 504 and ADA guidelines. You will attend weekly case conferences and participate in quarterly student orientations as assigned. Among other duties, you will engage in an interactive review process to determine accommodations for students' living environments and participate in regular meetings to improve the housing accommodation process. You will also stay updated on relevant legislation to ensure informed decision-making and provide students with appropriate community referrals tailored to their individual needs and circumstances. Additionally, you will notify your supervisor of personal staff development needs and actively contribute to department performance improvement initiatives.         

In this role, you will participate in university-wide efforts to improve access for students with accessibility support needs and serve as a resource to the university in areas related to adaptive computer technology and other relevant resources. Responsibilities include the prompt documentation of student interactions in Titanium, maintenance of a current schedule in the master calendar, and report preparation for your supervisor's signature and approval. You will also monitor and update the disability services database to ensure it contains accurate and up-to-date information. Among other duties, you will organize and implement executive functioning support in both group and one-on-one environments. Additionally, you will contribute to outreach, psychoeducational program development, and presentations that increase awareness and understanding of disability services.

The ideal candidate is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive university environment. They have strong interpersonal and communication skills. They also work well with diverse stakeholders through collaboration.

Minimum qualifications:  

  • Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, counselor education, psychology, special education, social work, or a related field

Travel required:

  • Less than 10%

Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings. 

ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications. 

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