Job Information
University of Utah Accessibility Consultant in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 08/01/2024
Requisition Number PRN39406B
Job Title Disabilities Advisor
Working Title Accessibility Consultant
Job Grade D
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
M-F 8a-5p with some option for telework
VP Area President
Department 00317 - Disability Services
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $50,000 to $60,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
Manages a caseload of students with disabilities. Provides referrals, evaluates documentation and recommends students for services to facilitate their integration into the academic environment. Provides related
education to the campus community.
Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, special education, social work, counseling psychology, or rehabilitation counseling; a minimum of three years experience working with adults who have disabilities; knowledge of
the American’s With Disabilities Act ( ADA ); the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups; and writing and organizational skills required. Master’s Degree that includes coursework/experience in
assessment; the ability to do program planning. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Performs intake interviews to gain a foundation of information to provide assistance for people with diagnosed disabilities.
Evaluates appropriate documentation outlining client strengths and weaknesses to determine eligibility for services and identify necessary accommodations, i.e. additional time to take an exam, the need to take a tape to class for auditory processing disabilities, etc.
Prepares letters of support for student admission, financial aid, etc, along with letters to faculty pertaining to any accommodation that may be necessary.
Meets with students who have disabilities on a regular basis to discuss and plan learning strategies, provide advising, as well as encouragement to facilitate their academic progress.
Prepares notes to complete advising record after each session, and maintains file along with the intake questionnaire to determine and track client progress.
Evaluates the probability of a learning disability or Attention Deficit Disorder and provides appropriate referrals.
Resolves difficult, and oftentimes crisis situations that require immediate attention, i.e. severe depression, suicide, etc., as well as more moderate problems, i.e. obtaining a book on tape for a student with a reading disability to enable them to participate.
Responds to inquiries and explains services to help prospective and current students understand what is available to facilitate and meet their academic needs.
Summarizes and disseminates current information and research pertaining to learning disabilities to the campus community to expand and increase their knowledge on the subject
Provides outreach to community schools and programs regarding Center for Disability & Access
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, special education, social work, counseling, or rehabilitation counseling or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of faculty, staff, and students; and writing and organizational skills required. Three years experience working with college students, preferably students with disabilities required.
Master’s Degree in a related field preferred; the ability to do program planning; and a working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ) preferred.
Preferences
Counseling Experience preferred
Masters Degree
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Review of applications will begin August 19. Salary is based on budget.
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
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