Disability Services Advisor - Center for Students with Disabilities - Disability Services

University of Wisconsin Stout•Whitewater, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Student with Disabilities in the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Disability Services Advisor. This is a full-time 9-month position with no work in the summer months. The Disability Services Advisor supports the integration of students with disabilities into the UW-Whitewater community through direct student services, meeting accommodation needs, and ensuring equal access to the programs, services and activities of the institution. This position facilitates the provision of reasonable accommodations for university students with learning disabilities, mental health, chronic medical conditions, developmental disabilities (autism), physical and sensory disabilities, and ADHD. The Disability Services Advisor works directly with students, conducting intakes, reviewing documentation, and facilitating accommodations. This position may also participate in campus-wide training activities for students, faculty, and staff on disability issues, rights and responsibilities under the law, and advocacy regarding reasonable accommodation in a post-secondary environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Vocational Rehab, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
Two or more years of direct experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to applicants who have worked with a college or young adult population.
Master’s degree in Education, Vocational Rehab, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
Working knowledge of federal and state laws regarding disability rights.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to an inclusive campus environment
Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills

Responsibilities

Conduct intake appointments leading to a service eligibility determination and recommendations for reasonable accommodations as appropriate.
Assist students in understanding their legal rights and responsibilities.
Promote student self-reliance and the development of appropriate self-advocacy skills.
Interpret various psycho-educational and psychological/neuropsychological assessment batteries used in the diagnosis of learning disabilities, mental health disorders, ADHD, developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injury and translate the data to appropriate accommodations plans in a post-secondary setting.
Facilitate communication between faculty, staff, and students with disabilities on access and accommodation issues and provide on-going consultation and problem-solving assistance to faculty and staff in the provision of appropriate services and accommodations.
Develop new and effective methods for resolving complex disability-related accommodation issues.
Communicate with parents/guardians of student clients respectfully and appropriately in a way that supports the development of student independence and accountability.
Maintain confidentiality in verbal and written communications as required under the Family Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Create, organize, and maintain up-to-date electronic records.
Stay abreast of legislation/policy and national, state, and local issues affecting access for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to work independently, prioritize and manage a variety of tasks on the job, as well as contribute to team processes at the unit and division levels.
Work within the Social Justice Model of Disability and support all student identities within the Division of Student Affairs.
Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
Other duties as assigned.
Contribute to program development for current and emerging populations (e.g. services for veterans, students with autism, unrepresented groups, etc).
Participate in division projects and activities (e.g., search and screen committees and processes, revision of eligibility criteria, outreach and communication practices with parents, etc.).
Support on-campus committees and enrollment activities.