Disability Specialist, UNLV Student Wellness - Disability Resource Center [R0154219]

University of Nevada Las Vegas•Las Vegas, MD

About The Position

The Disability Specialist provides professional case management services to UNLV students with disabilities, temporary injuries, and pregnancy. The position facilitates in-person student contact, access, and accommodations, and consults with and supports faculty and staff on strategies for meeting the needs of this student population. It focuses on case management for students with disabilities or reporting disabilities, as well as prospective students for whom access to Disability Resource Center services may influence their decision to attend UNLV. The Disability Resource Center supports students with disabilities through advocacy, accommodations, and supportive services to help ensure access to campus courses, services, and activities. The role requires knowledge of disability-related laws and academic accommodations, effective communication with students and campus stakeholders, and the ability to assess students’ circumstances and put reasonable, effective accommodations in place.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
At least 1 year of experience working with students or in case management.
Working knowledge of ADA/504 and how those laws translate to academic accommodations.
Knowledge of customer/student and personal service principles, including needs assessment and service quality, and ability to work with multiple stakeholders in a large organization.
Strong working knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the ADA Amendments Act of 2009, FERPA, and other federal and state laws pertaining to higher education and disability.
Experience working with diverse student populations and professionals to ensure customers are satisfied with services.
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems, including word processing, file and records management, and office procedures and terminology.
Proficiency in Google Suite and ability to master student information systems and other university administrative systems.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in spoken and written communications.
Ability to conduct student interviews and gather information about disability, academic impacts, accommodation history, and academic strengths.
Ability to communicate clearly and interact effectively with individuals from a broad range of programs and disciplines.
Strong communication, empathy, critical thinking, organizational, active listening, cultural competence, problem-solving, time-management, and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience educating or training faculty and staff about ADA/504 and the rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to disability-related challenges.
Master’s degree.
2–5 years of experience working with students or in case management.
Specialized skills in areas such as de-escalation or crisis intervention, research, developing and conducting trainings, building internal and external partnerships, or working with data and statistics.

Responsibilities

Provide professional case management services to students with disabilities, temporary injuries, and pregnancy.
Facilitate in-person student contact, access, and accommodations.
Consult with and support faculty and staff on strategies for meeting the needs of students with disabilities.
Conduct student interviews to understand disability-related academic impacts, accommodation history, and academic strengths.
Determine and implement reasonable and effective accommodations for assigned students.
Lead meetings and interactions with students, family members, faculty, coworkers, supervisors, and other stakeholders.
Support prospective students who may consider DRC services when deciding whether to attend UNLV.