Accessibility Consultant

**Land Acknowledgement**

**_George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other._**

**_At George Brown College, we have established a reputation for equipping our students with the skills, industry experience and credentials to pursue the careers of their choice. As employees, we are committed to creating an enriching learning community for our students, delivering excellence in what we do, holding ourselves accountable for our work and demonstrating diversity and respect for one another._**

**What responsibilities will you have in this role?**
- Manages student caseload attached to a program or school.
- Provides individualized accommodation support to students by conducting one-on-one meetings to review disability documentation, understand the student’s disability-related functional impacts and previous experience with accommodations, assess potential and real barriers experienced in the learning environment, identify potential challenges in particular programs, recommend appropriate and effective accommodations, create accommodation plans and ensure effective implementation.
- Supports administrative duties related to caseload, following AL Services policies and procedures, using the AL Services database and other tools effectively and professionally.
- Applies knowledge about a variety of disabilities, Ontario Human Rights Code, the post-secondary setting, and relevant services and supports, to recommend appropriate accommodations and supports for students with disabilities.
- Supports students to build skills related to self-advocacy, social connection, resilience, coping, and other dimensions of well-being, while being sensitive to the impacts of disability related stigma.
- Consults and collaborates with assigned academic departments to understand program requirements, course outcomes, and course delivery in order to create the most feasible and effective accommodation plans for students.
- Works collaboratively with Assessment Centre staff, and teaching faculty in assigned academic areas, guiding and supporting effective and appropriate decision-making and problem-solving in a positive and solution-focused approach, to ensure appropriate accommodation of students with disabilities.
- Educates, guides, and supports teaching faculty across the College regarding accessibility, disability, academic accommodations, and designing for maximum inclusion and access.
- Exhibits advanced understanding of post-secondary education, academic policies, procedures, and conventions.
- Works collaboratively with staff, programs, and professional bodies to move practices forward, do outreach to new students and support departmental initiatives.
- Exhibits culturally inclusive active listening, anti-oppressive practice, and advanced communication skills when establishing rapport with students, staff, and colleagues.
- Maintains appropriate boundaries for one’s professional role when supporting students and communicating with staff.
- Familiar with post-secondary learning platforms, accessible formats, and adaptive technology to meet the needs of students with disability.

**What qualifications do you need for this role?**
- Master’s degree in Education, Occupational Therapy, Rehab Therapy, Disability Studies, Psychology, or Social Work.
- Three years’ experience working post Master’s with adults with disabilities in a professional setting.
- Specialized training/experience in working with disabilities (e.g., sensory, physical, ASD, Learning Disabilities, or mental health concerns).
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of a variety of disabilities, experience assessing impacts and barriers.
- Advanced skill assessing disability related needs and recommending accommodations to reduce/eliminate barriers.
- Experience using medical, psycho-educational and other assessments and reports to determine accommodation plan.
- Advanced understanding of interview techniques and professional boundaries including conflict of interest, confidentiality, consent, and professional discretion.
- Ability to manage caseload client and administrative duties effectively.
- Experience working in a post-secondary setting.
- Skills and strong interest guiding and teaching others regarding accommodations, disability/accessibility, and inclusion.
- Highly resourceful, open-minded, collaborative, and oriented to ongoing learning and peer consultation.
- Excellent mediation and conflict resolution skills; advanced interpersonal and communication skills; exceptional team skills; positive and solution-focused approach to working with others.
- Effective computer skills, including experience using databases, learning management systems, adaptive technology, as well as experience/interest in using e-tools for st