Accessibility Specialist

4 days ago

Orillia, Ontario, Canada Georgian College Full time

Job Summary:

Georgian College is seeking a highly skilled Accessibility Specialist to join our team. As an Accessibility Specialist, you will play a critical role in developing, implementing, and promoting services for students with functional limitations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess student needs and arrange accommodations for students within the academic and work-integrated learning environment.
  • Advise and support students regarding their use of appropriate accommodations and learning expectations.
  • Use non-clinical screeners to assess students and coordinate referrals and access to physical and other resources, technologies, counselling, student services, and formal assessments.
  • Monitor academic progress, provide individualized study skill support, and evaluate the accommodation plan to ensure it is addressing the student's learning needs.
  • Advocate on behalf of students and encourage self-advocacy.
  • Liaise with academic areas and other community stakeholders to offer guidance related to academic accommodations and appropriate policy.
  • Review qualitative and quantitative assessment data to evaluate issues and recommend support strategies and referrals.
  • Document and maintain accurate and confidential electronic student records in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.
  • Act as the principal contact for individuals with disabilities, parents, and high school resource teachers to help them explore postsecondary opportunities and implement transition programs.
  • Participate in on-site and virtual promotional activities to increase awareness of accessibility services, educational, and funding opportunities.
  • Ongoing research, knowledge, and application of current programs, legislation, and funding opportunities for students with disabilities.

Qualifications:

  • Successfully completed a three-year post-secondary degree/diploma in a relevant field of study.
  • Three years' experience in the area of disability services in an education or human services environment.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Organizational, intake interviewing, and assessment skills.
  • Experience with reviewing psychoeducational and other clinical assessments to determine students' needs and develop accommodation plans.
  • Experience providing referrals to support services, advising, and recommending support strategies, and facilitating meetings and workshops.
  • Computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite/Outlook.
  • Advanced communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of legislation requirements, including but not limited to the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and Personal Health Information Protection Act.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Experience advocating for inclusive education and/or people with disabilities is considered an asset.
  • Experience with client data management systems to schedule and maintain case notes is considered an asset.
  • Experience with adaptive technology and computer software would be an asset.
  • Experience with the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology system, including specific program information and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), is an asset.

Georgian College is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to diversity, equity, and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We invite applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to persons of Indigenous ancestry, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

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