Accommodation Consultant

University of Waterloo•Waterloo, ON

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About The Position

At the University of Waterloo, we create and promote a culture where everyone can reach their full potential. As an employee, you get support & opportunities that empower you to advance your career. Explore how we can bring big ideas to life, together. The University is a welcoming workplace for those of all abilities, interests, and expertise. As part of our workforce, you can do what you do best, every day. Learn more about our recruitment process. Job Description: Primary Purpose The Accommodation Consultant is accountable to the Senior Accommodation Consultant for the clinical assessment, development and implementation of individualized academic accommodation plans for students with disabilities, conditions and/or trauma, registered with AccessAbility Services, based on individual assessments. The Accommodation Consultant is a Subject Matter Expert on Academic Accommodations as it relates to the University community, overseeing compliance and mitigating risk, with the University’s responsibilities under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and its regulations. The incumbent assesses medical documentation and psycho-educational assessments and conducts clinical interviews with students registered with AccessAbility Services, to explore how the disability or disabling condition affects access to learning and the learning environment. The incumbent applies this information, in combination with Ministry requirements, provincial law, industry standards, and clinical judgement to design and facilitate an individualized accommodation plan that ensures the University of Waterloo is fulfilling its legal duty to accommodate. The Accommodation Consultant works closely with faculty to ensure academic accommodations are implemented, and to ensure accommodations uphold academic integrity and the essential requirements of a specific courses and/or program. Collaboration with other campus partners, including faculty, Academic Advisors, Career Advisors, Counselling Services, Health Services, Student Success Office and the Writing Centre is critical to providing holistic support to students.

Requirements

Graduate degree in Social Work, Rehabilitation Sciences, Health Sciences, Education, Psychology, or related field is required
Individual must be registered with a professional college/society recognized in Ontario
Experience in a student-focused (secondary or post-secondary school context) environment
Experience providing accommodations, academic support, or services to persons with disabilities, preferably postsecondary students with disabilities
Experience and/or training in supporting persons in crisis and securing appropriate support, preferably in a postsecondary environment
Experience working with individuals that have experienced complex mental health and trauma
Working knowledge of the Registered Health Professionals Act (1991) and/or the Social Work and Social Service Work Act (1998) and control acts
Strong knowledge on trauma-informed practice
Working knowledge of privacy regulations
Familiarity with the implications of specific disabilities at the post-secondary level
An understanding of how the symptoms or functional limitations of a disability interferes with an individual’s daily functioning
Proven ability to work independently and as a team member in a busy and inter-disciplinary environment
Excellent communication (oral and written) skills
Superior organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills required
Proven ability to provide solution-focused interventions
Basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Familiarity using databases for case management