Accommodations Coordinator

Equus•Dayton, OH

1d•$42,697 - $47,720

About The Position

The Accommodations Coordinator manages case support for students with cognitive disabilities and learning-support needs in a Job Corps program. The role coordinates screening, documentation, assessments, accommodations, instruction, referrals, work experience placements, and collaboration with staff, families or agencies, and regional and health services contacts. It also supports a safe, disciplined, respectful learning environment and maintains student records and required program documentation.

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 the IDT team, reviewing TABE testing, and developing academic and career technical training plans.
Maintain classroom discipline to support learning and establish strong rapport with students and instructors.
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 initial screening of disabled students, assess their needs and ability to benefit from the program, coordinate living quarters before arrival, and contact students before arrival to confirm requirements are met.
Work with the Regional Office and Health Services Administrator to assess applicant appropriateness before input.
Perform 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.
Build contacts with state and community agencies representing people with disabilities and serve as liaison between those agencies and the Center.
Coordinate referrals and reports from Health Services concerning speech therapy, psychological evaluations, and special health issues, and provide appropriate follow-up.
Operate in accordance with PRH requirements, Standard Operating Procedures, and corporate policies.
Evaluate and record student progress, evaluations, and case notes in CIS as appropriate.
Communicate clearly and 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 supportive of staff and student learning.
Attend all required staff training sessions.