Accessibility Consultant

4 weeks ago

North Bay, Canada Nipissing University Full time

**Nipissing University**
**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**JOB TITLE**: Accessibility Consultant

**DEPARTMENT**: Student Development and Services

**CLASSIFICATION**:Technologist E

**WAGE GRADE**: 100

**EMPLOYMENT DEFINITION (STATUS)**:Full-time Support Staff

**SUPERVISOR**: Manager of Student Accessibility Services

**SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS**:
Reporting to the Manager of Student Accessibilty Services, the Accessibility Consultant is responsible for the administration of disability-related programs and services as a function of Student Accessibilty Services. The Accessibility Consultant provides intake, screening and referral services; recommends student development strategies, and collaborates with faculty and university service providers. This position is also responsible for peer mentoring and peer support programs, orientation/transition programs and outreach activities which focus on the transitioning needs of students with disabilities. In collaboration with a variety of professional services providers, the Accessibility Consultant applies the findings and recommendations of individual student assessments; assists with the development and implementation of individualized education plans and monitors student progress. The Accessibility Consultant provides educational in-service sessions for faculty and staff regarding disability integration techniques, universal instructional design methods, and facilitates individualized student evaluation strategies with faculty. The Accessibility Consultant works in collaboration with other Student Accessibility Services staff in providing supports for students with a variety of disabilities studying at Nipissing University.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Intake, Screening and Referral (35%)**

In collaboration with other university and community-based service providers, the Accessibility Consultant will:

- Thoroughly reviews documentation for currency and eligibility for support according to the Ministry and Students Accessibility Services guidelines
- Connect with incoming/prosepective students to Student Accessibilty Services (SAS), addressing inquiries and reviewing requirements for access to service
- When appropriate, complete preliminary screening for students to determine possible eligibility for service and evaluate student eligibility for registration with Student Accessibility Services through the collection and persual of supporting documentation and other relevant information
- Facilitate referrals to collateral supports on campus for students who are not eligible for support through Student Accessibilty Services
- Make internal and external referrals for alternative assessment and support as appropriate (e.g. personal counselling, career counselling, physical and mental health, academic skills and transition)

**Student Development and Advocacy Support (40%)**

With the objective being to enhance the individual student’s self-awareness and to discover and capitalize upon their strengths and abilities, the Accessibility Consultant will:

- Discuss and interpret assessments with psychologists, medical practitioners and students, as needed to determine most appropriate accommodations;
- Provide individual office consultations to assess disability barriers and review documentation to determine and recommend appropriate accommodations;
- Provide individual office consultations on specific strategies to enhance academic learning and performance;
- Engage students in the on-going development of an individualized accommodation plan;
- When appropriate, consult with Faculty and administration to ensure accommodations do not compromise the integrity of essential course requirements and provide essential updates, as needed;
- Facilitate the development of a comprehensive learning profile for the student that assesses and identifies learning strengths, weaknesses, metacognitive strategies and accommodations;
- Consult with students to achieve an understanding of the nature and effect of their disability in order that they will be able to articulate their needs in a clear, applicable and assertive manner to audiences such as faculty and future employers;
- Make recommendations and supports for assistive technology, as needed;
- Support and encourage students to become skillful self-advocates as they arrange for the implementation of academic accommodations such as lecture recording and note-taking assistance, exam accommodations, accessing alternatively formatted resource materials and tutoring support;
- Maintain case records documenting student progress, development and learning outcomes; and
- Encourage students to participate in student government, peer support, advocacy groups, campus employment, recreational and other campus oriented activities.

**Integrated Learning Community Development (15%)**

Functioning as a consultant and facilitator in creating a barrier-free, integrated and accessible learning environment within the university, the Accessibility Cons

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