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Disability Access Specialist

2 months ago


Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Simon Fraser University Full time

About the Role

The Disability Access Advisor plays a critical role in ensuring students with disabilities receive fair and equitable access throughout their learning experience. This position works directly with students to determine their eligibility for disability-related accommodations, establish necessary accommodations, and provide additional referrals to ensure students are appropriately supported.

The ideal candidate has excellent knowledge of disability assessment, legislation, and an understanding of how to assess relevant documentation in a post-secondary context. They have demonstrated excellence in communicating decisions through a developmental, trauma-informed, and student-centered advising approach, and in working collaboratively with campus stakeholders to establish and implement accommodations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess student documentation to determine eligibility for disability-related accommodations
  • Establish and implement necessary accommodations for students with disabilities
  • Provide additional referrals to ensure students are appropriately supported
  • Liaise with instructors and other service units to ensure implementation of accommodations
  • Work collaboratively with campus stakeholders to establish and implement accommodations

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Counseling, Clinical or Educational Psychology, Post-Secondary Accessibility or a related discipline
  • Three years of related experience in areas such as working with vulnerable student populations in a post-secondary environment, student-facing developmental advising or case management within Student Affairs or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Outstanding knowledge of principles of intersectionality, equity, diversity and inclusion in relation to accommodation models in the post-secondary environment
  • Outstanding knowledge of best practices in trauma-informed student support
  • Excellent leadership skills with the ability to initiate innovative and creative projects
  • Excellent problem-solving and high-level decision-making skills

What We Offer

  • An additional 7% pay in lieu of benefits & 8% vacation pay
  • Employer paid extended health & dental plans
  • Professional development funds (minimum contract period of 1 year)
  • Hybrid-work program for eligible positions