Access Case Manager, Deaf & Hard of Hearing Specialist

Louisiana State University

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Access Case Manager will directly advise students with disabilities, specifically students who are hard of hearing or deaf, determine services and accommodations based on documentation, and coordinate contracted services and transient employee schedules. The Access Case Manager will serve as an advocate and liaison between registered students and campus departments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and specific training in working with persons who are hard of hearing and deaf.
Access Technology experience and Orientation Mobility experience.
Working knowledge of how to interpret audiograms.
Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.
Ability and willingness to work some evening and weekend hours.
This position and/or position’s responsibilities require work directly with minors.
Finger printing and National Sex Offender Registry check required per FASOP HR-04.
Valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Counseling, or directly related field.
Certification: Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS)
Experience with Access Technology Consultations and Case management
Working Knowledge of how to interpret audiograms.
Experience working in higher education.
Experience working with adolescents and/or adults with disabilities, particularly students who are hard of hearing and deaf.
Experience reading and interpreting disability-related documentation for students.

Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret disability-related documentation to determine eligibility for services and accommodations for students with disabilities.
Serve as an advocate and liaison between students and campus departments to facilitate participation in university programs in accordance with the ADA, Section 504, and any related university policies and/or procedures.
Provide orientation and mobility training and assistance to students directly, and coordinate these services for students
Assist with note-taking software and the provision of auditory and interpreting access
Assist with coordinating DS testing services, if applicable
Participate in campus outreach and educational opportunities to advocate for students with disabilities
Provide leadership in developing and implementing a plan to expand outreach and access services for our students who are hard of hearing and deaf.
Lead, train, and implement a campus auditory and interpreting access plan in order to improve support for this unique population of students.
Assist the office in examining and revising practices and policies to create more efficient, effective processes focused on the user experience.
Serve as an advocate and liaison between students and campus departments to facilitate participation in University programs.
Advise students with disabilities regarding their rights and responsibilities under the ADA, Section 504, and any related university policies and/or procedures.
Analyze and interpret disability-related documentation to determine eligibility for services and accommodations for students with disabilities.
Work directly with students with a variety of hearing impairments to determine a plan of safety, academic access, and transportation/navigation needs on LSU Campus.
Assist Access Manager, Visual Impairment Specialist with orientation and mobility dual impairment – low vision/blind and DHH.
Assist and lead efforts to create accessible text and academic supplies between faculty and students.
Assist in the development, implementation, and assessment of appropriate academic support services and accommodations under ADA, Section 504, and any related university policies and/or procedures.
Assist the office and university in the development and update of policies, procedures, and informational materials related to students with disabilities.
Serve as the key Disability Services staff member who coordinates the development, implementation, and assessment of programs for students who are hard of hearing and deaf to increase retention, graduation, high academic achievement, and career transition of students with disabilities.
Assist the Assistant Director in tracking statistics and performing assessments of programs and activities for student advocacy and guidance.
Assist in the development, implementation, and assessment of the department's strategic plan and disability awareness strategic plan.
Support divisional initiatives such as Move-in Day, Welcome Week, Family Weekend, and Career Expo.