Accessibility Services Specialist
Caltech
Job Category: Fulltime Regular
Exempt Overtime Eligible: Exempt
Benefits Eligible: Benefit Based
Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that
marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative
tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on
finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about
what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech
community.
Job Summary
The Accessibility Services Specialist will provide
disability-related support services and specialized advising to
ensure equitable student participation in the Institute's
educational program. Guide current and prospective students and
their families through the process of acquiring appropriate
documentation and registering for services. Collaborate, in
conjunction with the graduate and undergraduate deans' office,
health and counseling services, Title IX, and other student affairs
stakeholders. Provide advocacy, consultation and negotiation with
faculty, staff, and other members of the campus community with
regard to students with disabilities. Determine individualized
accommodations based on individual student needs and Institute
policy and procedures, in compliance with applicable law.
Job Duties
Guide Students through the process and determine individualized
accommodations
Conduct intake assessments for Accessibility Services,
including review of disability documentation (including but not
limited to: psycho-educational assessments, psychological
evaluations, medical and other technical documentation), student
history of accommodations and current functional limitations of
disability. Communicate with health care providers regarding
documentation, as necessary
Synthesize intake assessment and documentation information to
provide recommendations for appropriate academic, housing, and meal
accommodations in accordance with applicable law and Institute
documentation requirements
Ensure the confidentiality of student records as required by
the Institute's policy and regulations by law. Gather and report
necessary data for assessment purposes
Manage the Interview, and hire process of tutors and
note-takers; coordinate supportive services/auxiliary aids (i.e.,
interpreters, adaptive/assistive technology)
Collaborate with campus stakeholders
Provide ongoing training, consultation and technical assistance
to faculty and staff to facilitate equal access, learning and other
opportunities. Participate in an interactive process to resolve
professor or student accommodation requests
Develop partnerships with campus and community support
resources to promote academic success and retention
Attend professional trainings, webinars, workshops, committees
and community opportunities to stay current with trends related to
post-secondary disabilities issues
Update website and other marketing tasks related to
Accessibility Services
Represent Disability Services as a member on various Institute
committees, including the CARE Team
Participate in special projects or programming related to
disability, access, and inclusion
Some after-hours commitments required, including but not
limited to orientation, pre-frosh weekend, and other outreach
Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications
Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work,
Education or related field
A minimum of 2 years of experience in working with students on
disability services and the reasonable accommodations process
within higher education or closely related setting
A minimum of 4 years of professional student affairs or student
support experience
Demonstrated knowledge of disability related laws including,
but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of
1990, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
the Federal Fair Housing Act, and Office of Civil Rights (OCR)
rulings
Commitment to diversity and multicultural competence
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work,
Education or related field
Three or more years of experience in working with students on
disability services and the reasonable accommodations process
within higher education
Demonstrated experience reviewing disability documentation,
conducting interactive/iterative processes for determining
academic, housing and dining accommodations and providing such
accommodations
Experience using adaptive technology and software systems
and/or interest in learning and training others on commonly used
programs (e.g., Read and Write Gold, Kurzweil, Dragon Naturally
Speaking, Livescribe pens, FM systems, remote captioning and other
technology utilized by students with visual, hearing and print
disabilities)
Required Documents
Resume
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and
apply on line at the following link: https://hr.caltech.edu/work/job_openings
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by
law.
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