Accessibility Counsellor - Hamilton, Canada - Mohawk College

Mohawk College

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Hamilton, Canada

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Accessibility Counsellor - Sessional (July March 2024) Status**:Sessional (July March 2024)

Hours:
Monday to Friday

Campus:
Fennell

Pay Band:
Not applicable

Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Posting Date:
June 15th, 2023

Closing Date:
June 21st, 2023 at 7:00pm 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 Counsellor

Reporting to the Director, Accessibility and Testing Services, the successful applicant will be responsible for supporting students with a variety of disabilities.

This includes conducting intake interviews, case management and implementing appropriate procedures to support student success; determining appropriate academic accommodations and working closely with faculty to address the needs of students as they arise; developing and implementing confidential academic accommodation plans; liaising with College administration, faculty and staff to ensure college policies and practices are consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other relevant legislation; advocating within the College and beyond on a broad range of issues impacting students with disabilities including the promotion of universal design for learning on campus; and contributing to a positive, co-operative team environment.

The incumbent must be knowledgeable regarding appropriate post-secondary accommodations, learning strategies, adaptive technologies, legislation which determines disability supports at the post-secondary level, and community resources including school boards, community physicians, psychologists and other professionals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

Performing the duties for a designated caseload of students with various disabilities which may include mental health, medical, physical, sensory, and learning disabilities.
Ensuring that the necessary documentation is on file to support the requested accommodations and maintaining confidential records of accommodation requests, actions taken, and the effectiveness of the accommodations and supports.
Interpreting a variety of documentation including psychoeducational assessments
Planning, coordinating and developing interventions/academic accommodation plans for students with a variety of disabilities
Consulting with faculty and other College stakeholders; serving as an advocate regarding disability needs of students, and supporting the College in meeting its legal obligations under the OHRC and AODA.
Providing accessibility counselling, resources, and referrals to support transition to employment for students with disabilities
Collaborating, consulting and communicating with Counselling and Accessible Learning Services staff, Academic Schools, other College departments and services and external stakeholders including school boards, agencies etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants for this position should possess:

Masters level degree in Counselling, Social Work, Disability Studies, Education, Psychology, Occupational Therapy or a related field
A minimum of 3 years fulltime experience in providing support and case management for students with disabilities in a postsecondary setting
Demonstrated ability in providing assistance to adult learners in areas such as: stress management, learning strategies, time management and organizational skills
Knowledge of and experience supporting students with a range of disabilities, the provision of services, and disability accommodations at a postsecondary level
Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines governing the provision of services to students with disabilities in Ontario
Demonstrated ability in crisis intervention
Ability to assess and analyze psychoeducational assessments
Demonstrated understanding of the postsecondary environment and the ability to relate well to students, faculty and staff
Demonstrated commitment to the objective of empowerment, integration, inclusion and antioppressive practice
Proven ability to work cooperatively with others, and to work independently
Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal, analytical, and problemsolving and conflict resolution skills
Familiarity with the continuum of learning, academic programs and student services offered by Mohawk College is highly desirable
Knowledge of employment resources and supports for students with disabilities
Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human righ