Disabilities Services Coordinator

Bladen Community College•Dublin, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Disabilities Services Coordinator is a full-time Student Services position, responsible for coordinating comprehensive support services for students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). The coordinator develops and implements a person-centered, intra-college support system that promotes student success, retention, inclusion, and transition to employment or further education. While the Disabilities Services program of the college grows, the Coordinator is also responsible for supporting and assisting students with achieving their educational goals by providing enrollment, advising, and registration assistance for both credit and non-credit program of study and courses. The advising duties will be re-assessed annually.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Disabilities, Special Education, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Counseling, Assistive Technology, Social Work or a related field
One year experience working with students with disabilities in a secondary or post-secondary educational environment
Experience with the interpretation of psychological, educational, and/or medical documentation required for the determination of accommodations
Experience working with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) or related populations
Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills are essential.

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.
Student services, advising, and workforce development systems
Ability to speak Spanish is preferred.

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/guardians to assess goals, interests, and needs.
Complete intake process and forms within case management system, including review and evaluation of disability documentation to determine students' eligibility for services and appropriate accommodations
Develop and maintain person-centered plans and required documentation.
Provide crisis intervention to students on an as needed basis
Connect students with campus and community resources, including career counseling, disability services, tutoring, mental health services, and workforce development.
Conduct bi-weekly follow-ups with students throughout enrollment and monitor progress of students and provide guidance as it relates to or impacts disability
Promote student engagement by informing and encouraging participation in campus activities and events.
Assist students in requesting and arranging instructional, technical, facility, and human resource accommodations
Keeps abreast of state-of-art technology, techniques, laws, services, and philosophy relevant to disability areas
Coordinate peer mentoring opportunities when appropriate.
In partnership with other departments within Student Success and Enrollment Management, conduct outreach with local school systems, employers, and community agencies.
Track student outcomes and maintain accurate data for reporting purposes.
Provide follow-up and outcome tracking for six months after students exit programs.
Serve as 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 the College's faculty, staff, and students develop positive attitudes toward disability
Participate in events such as graduation, open house, transition fairs, internal/external outreach, etc. which may include occasional evening and weekend hours, in required meetings and professional development activities.