Access Specialist

2 weeks ago

Nanaimo, Canada Vancouver Island University Full time

**Access Specialist**:

- Employment Group
- VIUFA
- Position Number
- 00211
- Division
- Student Affairs
- Department
- Accessibility Services
- Campus
- Nanaimo campus
- Location
- Nanaimo, British Columbia
- Country
- Canada
- Appointment Type
- regular full-time
- FTE
- 1
- Workload
- 35 hours per week (includes late afternoon/evening hours)
- Pay Rate
- VIUFA F2 salary ranges from $62,212 to $99,968 with a maximum initial placement of $77,536. Salary based on education, experience, and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement.
- Start:

- As soon as possible
- Applicant Documents
- CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Qualifications, Referees/References
- Posted Date
- 02-Mar-2023
- Closing Date
- 22-Mar-2023
- Job Reference
- 2018

**Duties**:
Reporting to the Director of Student Services, the Accessibility Services Access Specialist's primary focus is to work directly with students with disabilities to determine reasonable accommodation in order to reduce or remove students' disability-related barriers in the academic setting.

The Access Specialist will:

- integrate information from a variety of sources (medical documentation, high school IEPs, student self-report, personal knowledge of a wide range of disabilities, consultation with faculty) in order to determine reasonable accommodations for students with a wide range of disabilities (invisible and visible)
- participate in departmental meetings, VIU committees, task forces, working groups, and policy development related to accessibility
- consult with faculty members and departments regarding implementing accommodations, Universal Design for Learning, and technology
- collaborate with other VIU areas such as Counselling, Financial Aid, Diversity, Equity, and Human Rights Office, Advising, the Student Health Clinic, Services for Aboriginal Students, Student Conduct and Care, International Student Services, Residence, Centre for Innovation and Excellence in Learning to name a few
- develop effective working relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders to promote increased institutional accessibility
- develop community connections with local agencies in order to make appropriate referrals
- participate in ongoing professional development relevant to post-secondary disability accommodation and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. For example, Canadian Association of Colleges and University Student Services (CACUSS) conferences
- develop and facilitate educational presentations to faculty/staff related to disability and accommodation

An Access Specialist applies background knowledge in the areas of:

- duty to accommodate
- human rights
- Universal Design for Learning
- common academic and practical barriers experienced by students with a wide range of disabilities
- physical accessibility
- required learning outcomes and pedagogy as they relate to accommodation

**Required Qualifications**:

- Master's degree from an accredited institution in Psychology, Educational Psychology, Special Education, Social Work, Vocational Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, or another related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution
- Minimum three years' recent and relevant experience in the area of disability accommodation
- Experience working in a team-based, student-centred environment
- Demonstrated interpersonal and written communication skills
- Experience working in a fast-paced, changing environment, requiring multi-tasking
- Experience working in an environment requiring a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism
- Knowledge of basic counselling skills
- Experience working with Equity, Diversity and Inclusion intersectionality identities such as Indigenous, BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, Religious/Faith, International, and non-traditional student populations
- Strong technical skills including use of Windows, Outlook, document management, word processing, and databases
- A combination of experience and education may be considered

Required skills include:

- high-level of organization and attention to detail with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
- ability to handle difficult/sensitive situations in a calm and effective manner
- strong technical skills
- nuanced understanding of informed consent and confidentiality
- quickly establishing rapport and trust with students while maintaining professional boundaries

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Recent, relevant experience and knowledge of academic accommodation of disabilities in a post-secondary setting
- Familiarity with BC Colleges and University systems, programs, services, policies, and procedures
- Demonstrated track record of achievement in working with internal and external stakeholders in order to create institutional change which benefits students

**Benefits**:
As per the Collective Agreement, this position has 44 days of vacation and 10 days of professional development available per year. The pension plan is a defined benefit plan.
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