Accessibility Specialist, Student Support Services

3 months ago

Winnipeg, Canada Red River College Polytechnic Full time

RRC Polytech is a leader in applied
learning and innovation. Our talented
team of employees is passionate
about education, innovation and student
success. We offer competitive salaries,
extensive benefits and the opportunity
for personal and professional growth
in a rewarding career.

At RRC Polytech we are committed to
fostering an inclusive environment, where
all employees and students feel valued,
respected and supported. We aspire to
have a workforce that is representative
of the diversity within our communities,
Indigenous Peoples, persons with
disabilities, racialized persons, persons
of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and
others who may contribute to the further
diversification of ideas. All qualified
however, Canadians and permanent
residents will be given priority.

If you require this information in an
alternate format, please contact

RRC Polytech is committed to providing accessible employment, and ensuring that our recruitment, assessment and selection process is barrier free.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information and other employment
opportunities, visit rrc.ca/hr

**Accessibility Specialist**
**Student Support Services**
Applicants are to clearly demonstrate how they satisfy the selection criteria in their written

vacancies.

D U T I E S
Reporting to the Manager, Student Accessibility Services, the Accessibility Specialist provides
facilitates the delivery of a comprehensive range of reasonable accommodations and supports, as
well as monitors the efficacy of those accommodations. This includes case management
functions: conducting intake and follow-up appointments with students requesting academic
accommodations, accurately reviewing and interpreting all medical documentation provided, and
collaborating with staff, faculty and external service providers to develop appropriate
supportive counselling and guidance in areas such as communication, problem solving, and
accessibility-related self-advocacy. As a member of the Student Accessibility Services team, the
community. The hours of work for this position currently range between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
with the possibility of evening hours in the future. The incumbent may be expected to work at
either or both the Notre Dame and Exchange District Campus locations.
- R E Q U I R E D Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy, Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology,

Counselling Psychology, or Social Work. A combination of experience and education may be
considered.
- Minimum of 3 years experience developing, implementing and monitoring academic

accommodation plans for persons with disabilities, preferably at the post-secondary level
- Minimum 3 years case management experience
- Experience interpreting disability documentation
- Specialized knowledge and understanding of functional implications associated with a variety

of disabilities, including but not limited to: ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, mental health,
medical, physical, vision loss and Specific Learning Disorders
- Knowledge of assistive technology, alternate format, and a wide range of accessibility-related

strategies and interventions to remove or reduce barriers posed by functional implications
- Experience providing supportive counselling to individuals with disabilities
- Knowledge of federal and provincial human rights legislation, the duty to accommodate,
- accessibility standards, and privacy legislation and regulations- Excellent judgment and strong analytical, problem-solving and interpretive skills with the
- ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to exercise tact, discretion and diplomacy in
- complex situations- Excellent oral communication skills
- Excellent written communication skills
- Exceptional organization and time management skills
- Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and

continuous improvement
- C O N D I T I O N S O F E M P L O Y M E N T- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends
- This position may be required to work overtime
- Incumbent must provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Records Check, including a
- Vulnerable Persons Sector Check- Incumbent must provide a current and satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult
- Abuse Registry Check- Registered member in good standing in a relevant professional association, or eligibility to

acquire

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the
lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak,
Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the
National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory
Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of
Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition,
we acknowledge Treaty Territories which
provide us with access to electricity we use
in both our personal and

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