Accessibility Services Advisor

3 weeks ago


Kamloops, Canada Thompson Rivers University Full time
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  1. Develops, implements and coordinates individual accommodation service plans for face to face students and those studying at a distance, according to established policies, guidelines and best practices.
  2. Conducts initial student interviews.
  3. Reviews professional medical and psycho-educational documentation in order to determine functional limitations and appropriate accommodations.
  4. Consults and liaises with faculty and staff regarding accommodation needs of individual students.
  5. Maintains contact as needed with students receiving service (, changes to documentation and/or accommodations, etc.). 
  6. Consults with Accessibility Services team, and/or refers complex cases to Director, Student Access and Academic Supports as appropriate.
  7. Updates and maintains confidential departmental student accommodation service records.
  8. Provides initial approval for and assistance to students with applications for Provincial and Federal disability grants, as well as applications to other agencies for service and technology supports; consults and liaises with StudentAid BC and Financial Aid and Awards.
  9. Provides information and participates in information sessions, presentations, and workshops to TRU faculty, staff and the community regarding the department's services and specific accessibility issues.
  10. Refers students to other TRU services and/or community agencies as appropriate.
  11. Provides Accessibility Services information to prospective students and community organizations () upon request.
  12. Occasionally assigns tasks to auxiliary and support staff.
  13. Assists with priority/high needs registration, campus orientation, test and exam accommodation as needed.


REPORTS TO
Director, Student Access and Academic Supports

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

  • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (, Social Work, etc.)


EXPERIENCE:

  • Four years' experience in disability service provision in an educational environment


SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES RELATED TO THE JOB

  • Knowledge of human rights legislation, including the Human Rights Code (BC) and Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, disability related issues and resources, statutory obligations, and confidentiality and privacy guidelines
  • Excellent assessment and critical thinking skills 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent problem solving skills and creative solution finding
  • Ability to deal with challenging or difficult personalities
  • Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team as well as independently


WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Sitting at a desk or computer for extended periods of time
  • Some off campus travel may be required
  • General office conditions

 

The salary for the above position is determined by the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4879, as it presently exists.

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