Disability Services Manager Student Affairs - New Westminster, Canada - Justice Institute of British Columbia

Justice Institute of British Columbia

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New Westminster, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Date:
May 16, 2023

Competition: 23-47****APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING FULL-TIME REGULAR POSITION

Position:
Disability Services Manager (Position #

Division:
Student Affairs
**Reporting To: Senior Manager, Student Learning Supports & Disability Services

Justice Institute of British Columbia:

The Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is a public, post-secondary institution that provides education and training
to those who'll be there to support British Columbians and others around the world, when a life is at stake or when
health, safety or property is in jeopardy. Work for JIBC and be a part of the big picture - supporting justice and public
safety professionals at all stages of their careers in fields including law enforcement, firefighting, paramedicine, security
and emergency management.

As a JIBC employee you'll play a role in our educational programming, which also includes complementary and related
areas of study - from conflict resolution, mediation, leadership and counselling, to cybersecurity, business intelligence,
and tactical criminal analysis - as well as applied research in the justice and public safety fields. Join our team and help
us prepare JIBC graduates to contribute to safer communities and a more just society.

Position Summary:

The Disability Services Manager is responsible for the ensuring all students at JIBC have the opportunity to be successful
through the management of disability-related accommodation processes and plans and advocacy and services for
accessibility. This role ensures the quality and consistency accommodations for students with disabilities, and oversees
all aspects of the accommodation process, including assessment of documentation and development of appropriate
learning-related accommodations and service requirements, coordination of appropriate resource staff, scheduling of
accommodated exams, and collaboration with program areas across JIBC.

The Disability Services Manager operationalizes JIBC's commitment to supporting students with disabilities and reducing
barriers to post-secondary education, including JIBC's adherence to human rights legislation and guidelines, while
maintaining confidentiality standards at all times.

This role contributes to the overall success of the Learning Supports and Disability Resources team, and ensures that all
programs, processes and student services contribute to the JIBC's strategic direction and divisional goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

Meet with students to assess academic, education, and other disabilityrelated needs, and determine and develop

appropriate academic accommodation plans for students with disabilities

Write comprehensive case notes pertaining to client history, progress, and accommodation plans;
Ensure that ongoing contact with students is maintained to monitor the effectiveness of the accommodations and

supports;

Consult with physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, social workers, counsellors, doctors, and other

health care practitioners regarding students' needs, when necessary;

Work with programs to coordinate and implement individual academic accommodation plans. Ensure equitable

access for students with disabilities to classroom activities, course requirements, programs, services, and facilities;

Schedule accommodated tests, midterm and final exam requests, maintain security and integrity involving the

storage, transmittal, and administration of accommodated tests and exams;

Maintain a referral list of disability service providers not directly hired through JIBC (tutors, coaches, etc.) and

provide information as required to students and divisional staff supporting accommodation;

Support advocacy and awareness related to student accommodation and the promotion of universal design for

learning and a social model of disability;

Ensure equitable access for students with disabilities to classroom activities, course requirements, programs,

services, and facilities;

Respond to student inquiries regarding learning challenges and difficulties that affect the individual student's

learning experience, assessing needs and providing referrals, when appropriate;

Refer individuals to community resources for support and diagnosis of disability;

Qualifications & Requirements:

A Bachelor's degree from a recognized postsecondary institution, with preference for a degree in a related

discipline (Social Work, Education, Educational Psychology, Sociology, or a related field).

Minimum 3 years' training and direct experience assessing and supporting student disability accommodations in the

post-secondary environment;

Experience providing mental health supports, including risk assessment and crisis intervention;
Suicide prevention training / experience preferred;
Training and experience in deescalation;
Experience supporting international and indigenous students valuable;

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