Accommodation Assistant, Accessibility Services

3 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Langara College Full time

Interested in a career at Langara College?_

Our employees exemplify Langara's values of excellence, collegiality, innovation and integrity. If you think this position fits your qualifications, we encourage you to apply

Langara College is located in Vancouver, B.C.: applicants to postings must be located in BC or willing to move to BC to accept work with Langara College. Exceptions to this will be clearly outlined in the event Langara College requires work (or positions to be based) to be performed outside BC or Canada.

Workday

account.

Job Title:
Accommodation Assistant, Accessibility Services

Employee Group:
CUPE

Employee Type:
Permanent

Start Date:
Wednesday, March 15 2023

End Date (if applicable):
**Job Description**:
This position is a front line position. The Accommodation Assistant, Accessibility Services, provides support services to students with disabilities and administrative support to the department. This position works in a collaborative environment to facilitate exam accommodations, academic, and classroom accommodations, following prescribed accommodation plans assessed by Accessibility Services Consultants. Facilitates the use of, and demonstrates, assistive equipment and technology to students. This position serves as the first point of contact for students with disabilities, and works with various internal staff and instructors to address complex problems or crises. Works with the Supervisor in arranging and scheduling service providers, non-instructional staff, and student employees to facilitate accommodations. Performs general office and clerical support to the department including student data maintenance tasks in support of case management. May perform other duties as required.

Qualifications Required:
Education & Experience:

- Completion of two (2) year diploma or associate degree in a related field such as social work, psychology, health sciences or education.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- In-person experience in dealing with people with disabilities and disabling conditions such as learning disabilities, visual impairments, and mental health conditions.
- Knowledge of assistive technologies (hardware and software) available to students with disabilities.
- Experience in working with, and providing training in, assistive technology, preferred.
- Experience working with a large integrated computer database, e.g. Accommodate, Workday, Banner, an asset. Experience in complex scheduling using a computer-based calendar.
- Knowledge of disability policies, procedures, and guidelines in an educational setting, an asset.

Skills & Abilities
- Ability to meet and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with various groups, including faculty, staff, the public, and with individuals with diverse disabilities, in obtaining and conveying information about policies, procedures, and services in a helpful, patient, professional and pleasant manner.
- Ability to handle complex scheduling of examinations and service providers and deal with last minute scheduling changes.
- Ability to set-up and troubleshoot examinations accessed via computers, online learning management software, and assistive technology.
- Ability to demonstrate and train students in assistive technologies in the Learning Technology Lab.
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of, the challenges faced by students with disabilities.
- Ability to handle sensitive matters with maturity, tact, and discretion.
- Ability to organize, and prioritize to meet deadlines and work with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to maintain student information and files in a confidential manner.
- Ability to exercise initiative in contributing input into improvement to departmental operations and service to students.
- Ability to take direction; work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to solve problems quickly and tactfully, and refer complex issues to the Consultants or Director.
- Ability to respond and deal effectively with change and crisis situations and to remain calm under pressure.
- Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced office environment.
- Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to detail and enter data with accuracy.
- Keyboarding skills: 40 wpm.

Hours & Days of Work: 8:15am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday.

To obtain the full job description, please

contact

our recruitment team.

Salary Range:
$27.69 - $31.74 per hour

Pay Grade:
CUPE Paygrade 22

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
35

Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.

Compressed Workweek (Fortnight):
Yes

Closing Date:
Sunday, February 26 2023

If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please

contact

If you were a temporary employee with CUPE Local 15 at Langara College who has worked within the last five (5) months of the closing date on this posting, please

contact

our recruitment team if you meet the criteria for internal s

  • Accommodation Assistant, Accessibility Services

    2 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada Langara College Full time

    Job Description:The Accommodation Assistant, Accessibility Services, provides support services to students with disabilities and administrative support to the department. This position works in a collaborative environment to facilitate exam accommodations, academic, and classroom accommodations, following prescribed accommodation plans assessed by...

  • Accessibility Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Community College Full time

    Position Information Posting Number 24AC0019 Position Title Accessibility Assistant Pclass # S9881 Who We Are We acknowledge that Vancouver Community College (VCC) is located on the traditional unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of this land...

  • Accessibility Service Advisor

    5 days ago

    North Vancouver, Canada Capilano University Full time

    **Competition Number** - F18582P**Position Title** - Accessibility Service Advisor**Employee Group** - Faculty**Position Status** - Regular Full-Time**Position Type** - Special Appointee**Special Appointee** - Others**Others please specify** **Accessibility Services** Accessibility Services Advisor**Workload Amount** - 8 Sections (full time...

  • Manager, Student Accessibility Services

    3 days ago

    Vancouver, Canada Emily Carr University of Art + Design Full time

    **Job Title** - Manager, Student Accessibility Services**Permanent Full-Time Excluded Position** **8:30am to 4:30pm / Monday to Friday** **Grade 10 ($85,711 - $114,281 - $125,709 per annum)** - Emily Carr University of Art + Design is a school of students, faculty, thinkers and makers unlike any other. Established in 1925, we are the only specialized,...

  • Accessibility Advisor

    3 days ago

    Vancouver, Canada University Canada West Full time

    **ABOUT THE ROLE** Reporting to the Wellbeing & Diversity Service Manager, the Accessibility Advisor’s position is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring policies, processes, and programs that promote accessible and inclusive learning and living environments at UCW. The Accessibility Advisor is a member of the Wellbeing and Diversity...

  • Accessibility Services Support Assistant

    5 days ago

    North Vancouver, Canada Capilano University Full time

    **Competition Number** - S18968P**Position Title** - Accessibility Services Support Assistant**Position Number** - S99315**Employee Group** - Staff**Position Status** - Regular Full-Time**Start Date** **End Date (if applicable)** **Department** - Accessibility Services**Additional Notes** **Location** - North Vancouver**Working with us** - At Capilano...

  • Accessibility Advisor

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada University Canada West Full time

    ABOUT THE ROLE Responsible for the needs assessment process for students requiring disability-related support services offered at UCW and through Government programs. Advise students on disability-related issues. Liaise with faculty, academic units, other Student Services and external organizations. Manage a portfolio including outreach and promotional...

  • Accessibility Advisor

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada University Canada West Full time

    ABOUT THE ROLE Responsible for the needs assessment process for students requiring disability-related support services offered at UCW and through Government programs. Advise students on disability-related issues. Liaise with faculty, academic units, other Student Services and external organizations. Manage a portfolio including outreach and promotional...

  • Accessibility Advisor

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada University Canada West Full time

    ABOUT THE ROLE Responsible for the needs assessment process for students requiring disability-related support services offered at UCW and through Government programs. Advise students on disability-related issues. Liaise with faculty, academic units, other Student Services and external organizations. Manage a portfolio including outreach and promotional...

  • Accessibility Advisor

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada University Canada West Full time

    ABOUT THE ROLEResponsible for the needs assessment process for students requiring disability-related support services offered at UCW and through Government programs. Advise students on disability-related issues. Liaise with faculty, academic units, other Student Services and external organizations. Manage a portfolio including outreach and promotional...

  • Accessibility Advisor

    4 days ago

    Vancouver, Canada University Canada West Full time

    ABOUT THE ROLE Responsible for the needs assessment process for students requiring disability-related support services offered at UCW and through Government programs. Advise students on disability-related issues. Liaise with faculty, academic units, other Student Services and external organizations. Manage a portfolio including outreach and promotional...

  • Accommodation Services Manager

    1 week ago

    North Vancouver, Canada Tesso Management Corp Full time

    Tesso Management Corp - Management - Full Time | - Permanent - 360 Osborne Road East - 1 position available - Assessible Employer: Yes - Open to International applicants with valid Canadian Work permits: Yes Posted on May 10, 2023 **Company Overview**: Tesso Management Corp is a company that provides accommodation services in the hospitality management...

  • Accessibility Advisor

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada University Canada West Full time

    ABOUT THE ROLEResponsible for the needs assessment process for students requiring disability-related support services offered at UCW and through Government programs. Advise students on disability-related issues. Liaise with faculty, academic units, other Student Services and external organizations. Manage a portfolio including outreach and promotional...

  • Accessibility Advisor

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada University Canada West Full time

    ABOUT THE ROLE Responsible for the needs assessment process for students requiring disability-related support services offered at UCW and through Government programs. Advise students on disability-related issues. Liaise with faculty, academic units, other Student Services and external organizations. Manage a portfolio including outreach and promotional...

  • Accessibility Advisor

    3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada University Canada West Full time

    ABOUT THE ROLEResponsible for the needs assessment process for students requiring disability-related support services offered at UCW and through Government programs. Advise students on disability-related issues. Liaise with faculty, academic units, other Student Services and external organizations. Manage a portfolio including outreach and promotional...

  • Accommodation Coordinator

    3 days ago

    Vancouver, Canada Sprott Shaw Language College Full time

    **Sprott Shaw Language College** is currently seeking a friendly and organized **Accommodation Coordinator **for our Vancouver campus. The Accommodation Coordinator is responsible for managing international students’ homestay experience during their studies in Canada, and also sometimes serves as a front desk administrator supporting students and...

  • Accessibility Advisor

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, BC, Canada University Canada West Full time

    ABOUT THE ROLE Responsible for the needs assessment process for students requiring disability-related support services offered at UCW and through Government programs. Advise students on disability-related issues. Liaise with faculty, academic units, other Student Services and external organizations. Manage a portfolio including outreach and promotional...

  • Campus Accessibility Coordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

    Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Student Management, Level A Job Title Campus Accessibility Coordinator Department Program Support | Centre for Accessibility | Student Affairs | VP Students Compensation Range $5,209.17 - $7,485.33 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum...

  • Supervised Access and Associated Services Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada Westcoast Family Centres Full time

    We are proud and honoured to offer services on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Kwikwetlem (kʷikʷəƛ̓ əm) First Nations. **Opportunity**: Westcoast Family Centres Society ('Westcoast') is looking to grow its Supervised Access and...

  • Benefits and Accommodation Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada MOSAIC Full time

    **MOSAIC operates on the traditional and unceded Coast Salish Territories, the ancestral lands of the sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), sc̓əwaθən məsteyəx (Tsawwassen), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwitwetlam), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓ (Kwantlen), SEMYOME...