Accessibility Navigator - Hamilton, Canada - Mohawk College

Mohawk College

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Part time

Description

Accessibility Navigator - Regular Part Time Status**:Regular Part Time

Hours:
Up to 24 hours/week

Home Campus:
Fennell

Rate of Pay:
$24.88

Posting Date:
July 31st, 2023

Closing Date:
August 4th, 2023 at 7:00 pm EST

We support and encourage the contributions of our diverse employees.

We are committed to nurturing an equitable, diverse and inclusive (EDI) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College.

We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce.

As educators we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in our community.

Mohawk College is currently recruiting for our next

Accessibility Navigator
The Accessibility Navigator assess inquiries from applicants and students regarding Accessible Learning Services, assisting to complete intake requirements, scheduling appointments, conducting outreach to students to facilitate appointments

The Accessibility Navigator provides student check in and referral for students who present with high accommodation needs, supports the Accessibility Support Officers with arranging accommodation supports, and assists external providers to navigate access to college meeting rooms and classrooms when providing accommodation support to students.

The Accessibility Navigator assists with record keeping requirements and data compliancy. This involves helping to ensure Accessible Learning Services meets Ministry data collection requirements.

The Accessibility Navigator processes confidential student documentation.

The incumbent must have a full understanding of FIPPA and PHIPPA legislation, OHRC policy on the duty to accommodate persons with disabilities, along with a full understanding of the student record keeping system used in Accessible Learning Services.

Responsibilities:

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

Accessibility Navigation
- _ _Taking lead role with new ALS student intake which involves meeting with new intakes, supporting completion of intake forms, gather documentation, and arranging ALS appointments.

Meeting with students to offer check in appointments using structured interview and referral process.
Student and department outreach including following up with students who miss appointments, outreach to students registered with ALS to check in on progress and offer services, and representing ALS at internal Mohawk and external promotional events.

Accessibility Department Support
- _ _Responsible for the scanning of accessibility intake and consent forms, and any other clinical documentation

Engages in internal and external promotion of departmental services and programs
Processes requests for information/documentation from student files and prepares letters in draft for Director's signature to release contents of student files to approved individuals.
Assists ALS with Accommodate data and document processing requirements helping to ensure that all appropriate student information is in Accommodate student data system and processing financial assistance documents.

ALS Front Desk
- _ _Provides back up to the ALS Front Desk Support, including break coverage

Provides back up for appointment and meeting scheduling and preparation of the ALS schedule prior to each semester
Provides back up coverage for phone calls for ALS
Other duties as assigned._

Qualifications:

3year Diploma or Degree in a related field
A minimum of two (2) years of practical experience, in a serviceoriented environment within an educational setting; primarily related to supporting applicants, students, and staff
Safe Talk, Mental Health First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention Course
Experience working with persons with disabilities to facilitate their academic social and career development which includes training in AODA, OHRC Policy
Experience providing client services programs, advocacy, coaching, and problem solving
Experience with current computer software (e.g. MS Office) and data management systems, including generating reports, performing data queries, maintaining databases (e.g. spreadsheets)
Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion with the ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse groups of students, employees and the community.

Mohawk College prioritizes recruiting and retaining diverse employees. With this in mind, the College is committed to fostering inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.

Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at

For more information concerning the Mohawk College strategic plan, please see**