DHH Access Consultant & Services Coordinator

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

3d • $61,000

About The Position

Do you want to utilize your knowledge of Deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) accommodations to work directly with students ? Do you value quality access to sign language interpreters and live professional human captioners? Join the McBurney Disability Resource Center at UW–Madison as the D H H Access Consultant & Services Coordinator. This position is the primary point of contact for UW-Madison, Deaf and hard of hearing students. You will have individual consultations with students to determine their accommodations and provide advocacy . As the DHH access consultant , you are part of larger team of Access Consultants provi di ng accommodations for students with other types of disabilities. In addition to working directly with students, you will meet with instructors to discuss and educate on implementing accommodations in the classroom. You will also collaborate with the DHH team to coordinate and track details related to interpreting and CART requests for non-academic requests.
The McBurney Disability Resource Center is the office for students with disabilities and classroom accommodations on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. As part of the student accommodation process, we work collaboratively with students and instructors to provide and support effective student accommodations. While the McBurney Center primarily focuses on student accommodations, the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Services Program also fills campus interpreting and captioning requests for departments, faculty, staff, visitors, program participants, and campus events. The McBurney Disability Resource Center is part of the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, led by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. We strive to create an inclusive campus environment that allows students to engage, explore, and participate in the Wisconsin Idea. We work with over 5700 students annually, have a strong collaborative team, and partner with students, instructors, staff, student organizations, and others throughout the campus.

Requirements

• Experience with DHH Community : You have worked with or have personal experience with the DHH communit y
• Knowledge of Accommodations: You understand the specific services and technology that DHH students may use.
• Language Skills : You are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).
• Professionalism : You are organized, have a strong attention to details, are skilled at managing your time, and are a clear written and interpersonal communicator.
• Required: Bachelor's Degree

Nice To Haves

• Post-Secondary Experience : You have experience working in a post-secondary environment with the Deaf and hard of hearing community.
• Coordinating: You have experience coordinating a service(s).
• Legal Knowledge: You understand state and federal laws regarding disability rights.
• Presenting skills : You have skills and knowledge to present on disability-related topics.
• Disability Knowledge : You have direct experience working with individuals with an array of disabilities, including intersectional identities and co-occurring conditions.
• Computer Skills : You are skilled using email, word processing, spreadsheets, and various databases.
• Preferred: Master's Degree
• Preferred field of study: Disability Services in Higher Education, Deaf or Disability Studies, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sign language interpreting and CART captioning requests
• Facilitates the interactive process in collaboration with populations with disabilities, students, instructors, and staff to determine reasonable accommodations
• Provides information and resources regarding legal rights and responsibilities to populations with disabilities and their support systems
• Conducts intake assessments, maintains current data records, and determines eligibility for disability services
• Provides consultative services to staff regarding appropriate services and accommodations
• Consults with clinician professionals to evaluate access needs and allocate resources
• Secure relevant preparation materials for service providers
• Assists in the development of programs and initiatives that promote awareness, sensitivity, advocacy, and competence in ensuring access for individuals with disabilities
• Present on deafness, services, and accommodations to campus community
• Collaborate, document, and follow up as needed with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Services team colleagues to share information about accommodation requests

Benefits

• This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees