Access Services Advisor

3 weeks ago


Montréal, Canada McGill University Full time

Please refer to the

job aid for instructions on how to apply.
- Student Accessibility and Achievement

provides support services and reasonable accommodations to McGill students of all levels of study with documented disabilities of either a permanent, temporary, or episodic nature. They foster an accessible and inclusive university experience for McGill’s diverse student population in collaboration with other Student Services and the wider McGill community through resources and services.

Additional Information: Overtime, including evening and weekend hours may be required during peak periods.

Position Summary:
Responsible for the needs assessment process for students requiring disability-related support services offered at McGill. Liaise with faculty, academic units, other Student Services and external organizations. Manage a portfolio including outreach and promotional activities.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Assess disability support needs of students experiencing academic or physical barriers and have a documented disability, mental health disorder, chronic illness or other impairment based on an interview with the student and assessment of appropriate medical documentation. As required, follows up with internal and external professionals to clarify diagnostic information
- Advises faculty and appropriate University departments on accommodating students in the classroom environment. Liaises between students and faculty members to ensure accommodation provision and implementation.Liaises with key personnel within Student Services and other student assistance areas of the McGill community to promote awareness of the position of students with disabilities with the University.
- Undertakes special projects as determined by the Senior Access Services Advisor.
- Maintains current knowledge of disability issues.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

Graduate degree in Educational Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Inclusive Education or other psychosocial field, required. Experience working in a professional service provider role with people who have disabilities. Experience working on a one-to-one basis with a potentially high stress, constantly changing clientele. Ability to advise faculty and administrators on student disability-related academic accommodations and issues. Proven proficiency in crisis intervention and de-escalation required. Proven experience reviewing medical documentation required. Experience in the disability field with a particular emphasis on current trends in post-secondary disability service provision, including the Social Model, Universal Design and ecological modes of intervention. Knowledge of post-secondary Universal Design for Learning principles. Must be self-directed and able to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Tact, diplomacy, excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are essential. Experience leading discussion groups and classes. Awareness and knowledge of adaptive technology for students with disabilities. Proven presentation skills. Knowledge of French and English. McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English

communication both verbally and in writing.
- Minimum Education and Experience:

- Bachelor's Degree 3 Years Related Experience /
Annual Salary:

(MPEX Grade 05) $65,500.00 - $81,870.00 - $98,240.00
- Hours per Week:

- 33.75 (Full time)
Supervisor:

Access Services Advisor
Position End Date (If applicable):

2023-10-31
- Deadline to Apply:

- 2023-01-15
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