Accessibility Specialist, Student Support Services
4 weeks ago
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.
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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
future 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 disability 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 Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology,
Social Work or Occupational Therapy. A combination of experience and education may be
considered.
- Several years experience developing, implementing and monitoring accommodation plans for
persons with disabilities, preferably at the post-secondary level
- Several 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: Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Specific Learning
Disorders, mental health, medical, physical and vision loss
- Knowledge of assistive technology, alternate format, and a wide range of disability-related
strategies and interventions to remove or reduce barriers associated with one's disability
- 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 verbal 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 original lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak,
Anishininwak, Dakota, and Dene peoples,
and on the homeland of the Red River
Métis Nation.
C O M P E T I T I O N N U M B E R
2023-086
C L O S I N G D A T E
July 4, 2023
S A L A R Y
$63,548 - $86,962 per annum
P O S I T I O N L O C A T I O N
Exchange District Campus
(Winnipeg, MB)
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