Accommodations Coordinator

Equus•Dayton, OH

21h•$42,697 - $47,720

About The Position

The Accommodations Coordinator manages services and accommodations for Job Corps students with cognitive disabilities and other learning support needs. The role includes reviewing student records, collecting required documents, collaborating with IDT teams, reviewing TABE testing, and developing academic and career technical training plans. The coordinator provides small-group instruction and tutoring as needed, trains staff on learning support and disabilities, and ensures appropriate accommodations in education, testing, and training settings. The coordinator participates in screening and needs assessments for disabled students, coordinates living quarters and pre-arrival requirements, and works with the Regional Office and Health Services Administrator to assess applicant appropriateness. The role also conducts vocational assessments, processes accommodation requests, develops work experience sites and placements, coordinates agency referrals and follow-up, and maintains student progress records and case notes in CIS. The position operates in accordance with PRH requirements, Standard Operating Procedures, and corporate policies. It also involves modeling employability skills, maintaining accountability for staff, students, and property, following safety practices, fostering a respectful environment, and attending required staff training. The posting lists the role in Ohio and gives yearly compensation of USD 42,697.20 to USD 47,720.40.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
Experience working with diverse youth.
Valid driver’s license in the state of employment and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage case files for students with cognitive disabilities, including reviewing folders, collecting required documents, collaborating with IDT teams, reviewing TABE testing, and developing academic and career technical training plans.
Maintain classroom discipline to support learning and establish strong student-instructor rapport.
Provide small-group instruction and tutoring as needed for students with special needs.
Train staff on learning support and disabilities and ensure students receive appropriate accommodations in education, testing, and training settings.
Participate in screening disabled students, assess their needs and ability to benefit from the Job Corps Program, coordinate living quarters before arrival, and contact new students before arrival to confirm requirements are met.
Work with the Regional Office and Health Services Administrator to ensure applicant appropriateness before input.
Conduct vocational assessments for students needing learning support.
Process classroom and testing accommodation requests in a timely and efficient manner.
Develop work experience sites and coordinate placements for disabled students.
Assist with completing required Job Corps forms.
Establish relationships with state and community agencies representing people with disabilities and serve as a liaison between those agencies and the Center.
Develop referrals to Health Services and receive reports regarding speech therapy, psychological evaluations, and special health issues, with appropriate follow-up.
Follow PRH requirements, Standard Operating Procedures, and corporate policies.
Evaluate and record student progress, evaluations, and case notes in CIS as appropriate.
Communicate clearly and consistently model appropriate CSS and employability skills.
Maintain accountability of staff, students, and property.
Follow safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
Foster and maintain a respectful, harassment-free environment that supports staff and student learning.
Attend required staff training sessions.