Disabilities Services Coordinator

Bladen Community College•Dublin, NC

18h

About The Position

The Disabilities Services Coordinator is a full-time Student Services position responsible for coordinating comprehensive, person-centered support services for students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). The Coordinator develops and implements an intra-college support system that promotes student success, retention, inclusion, and transitions to employment or further education. As the College’s Disabilities Services program grows, the Coordinator also assists students in achieving educational goals by providing enrollment, advising, and registration assistance for credit and non-credit programs and courses. Advising duties will be reassessed annually.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Disabilities, Special Education, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Counseling, Assistive Technology, Social Work, or a related field.
One year of experience working with students with disabilities in a secondary or post-secondary educational environment.
Experience interpreting psychological, educational, and/or medical documentation to determine accommodations.
Experience working with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) or related populations.
Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of faculty, students, community or civic groups, or College visitors.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a community college or higher education setting.
Familiarity with North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) programs and reporting.
Experience in career counseling, disability services, or case management.
Experience with outreach, recruitment, and community partnerships.
Knowledge of best practices for supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Knowledge of student services, advising, and workforce development systems.
Ability to speak Spanish.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact for students who self-identify or disclose an IDD diagnosis.
Conduct intake interviews with students and, when appropriate, parents or guardians to assess goals, interests, and needs.
Complete intake processes and forms in the case management system, including reviewing and evaluating disability documentation to determine eligibility for services and appropriate accommodations.
Develop and maintain person-centered plans and required documentation.
Provide crisis intervention to students as needed.
Connect students with campus and community resources, including career counseling, disability services, tutoring, mental health services, and workforce development.
Conduct bi-weekly student follow-ups throughout enrollment, monitor progress, and provide guidance related to or affecting disability.
Promote student engagement by informing students about and encouraging participation in campus activities and events.
Assist students in requesting and arranging instructional, technical, facility, and human resource accommodations.
Stay current on technology, techniques, laws, services, and philosophies relevant to disability areas.
Coordinate peer mentoring opportunities when appropriate.
Partner with departments within Student Success and Enrollment Management to conduct outreach with local school systems, employers, and community agencies.
Track student outcomes and maintain accurate data for reporting.
Conduct follow-up and outcome tracking for six months after students exit programs.
Serve as a liaison with workforce development staff and employers to support employment opportunities.
Advocate for inclusion and accessibility across campus.
Coordinate implementation team efforts related to IDD initiatives.
Promote disability awareness and help College faculty, staff, and students develop positive attitudes toward disability.
Participate in events such as graduation, open house, transition fairs, and internal or external outreach; these may involve occasional evening and weekend hours.
Participate in required meetings and professional development activities.
Provide enrollment, advising, and registration assistance for credit and non-credit programs and courses.