Counselor Student Accessibility Service

Maryland Connect•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

To develop, administer, and coordinate programs and services that provide full access and involvement in university life in and out of the classroom for students with disabilities needs. This position helps to ensure CSU's compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Requirements

Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, Educational Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or a related field.
Three (3) years of full-time professional work experience providing services for individuals with disabilities, preferably in a college or university setting knowledge of Federal and State laws regarding post-secondary students with disabilities.
Experience accessing and entering data into a Student Information System (such as Accommodate) is required.
Evenings and weekends are required during peak registration periods.
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively .
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work- related documents.
Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people .
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Monitoring - Monitoring/ Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Fluency of Ideas - The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Student Counseling and Accessibility, provide ongoing 'support to the university in general and foster inter-departmental communication with academic and student services areas in the coordination of services and accommodations for students with disabilities.
Analyze and interpret diagnostic assessment results and reports to determine service e_ligibili1Y and disability verification.
Obtain additional relevant information from other sources ie,:· such as medical or psychological).
Comply with ADA and the Rehabilitation Act Section 504 accommodations as well as relevant CSU policies to enforce and implement SAS procedures • to ensure their accurate application to university-wide policies.
Refer to community or campus service for additional evaluation/assessment.
Develop and implement accommodation plans· based on diagnostic information and interview.
Authorize and coordinate support services support services, including reading, note taking, and alternative test taking services
Arrange accommodations and services for individuals with disabilities, such as American Sign Language interpreters Braille information, recorded books and materials testing accommodations, accessible housing etc.
Maintain a confidential file on each student containing medical documentation and initial intake forms as well as case notes on student's performance and accommodations, housing situations and other appropriate information.
Act as liaison with faculty and / or staff in the coordination and implementation of accommodation plans and support services.
Compile a periodical newsletter or brief on the SAS for the CSU community
Participate in staff meetings, events and in-service training opportunities.
Encourage enrollment of qualified students into Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society.
Serve as an advocate for individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access.
Provide representation on relevant campus committees.
Serve as resource person in coordinating appropriate referrals within and outside of CSU
Attend recruitment seminars and special programs at CSU to provide information on the SAS.
Assist with the identification of potential individuals with disabilities.
Assist individuals with disabilities with admission, orientation, registration, and advisement.
Provide information related to education, career, and personal goals.
Assist individuals with disabilities with appropriate academic adjustments consistent with the student's documentation
Maintain professional standards via workshops, conferences, journals, etc.
Maintain contact within the profession and community.