Accessibility Advisor/Learning Strategist (Student Accessibility Services)

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Job Purpose:

The Accessibility Advisor/Learning Strategist is responsible for implementation, coordination and delivery of academic accommodations and supports, as mandated by the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Human Rights Code for students with disabilities, ensuring equal access to Trent’s academic programs and facilities.

Provides comprehensive evaluation, case management, advising, academic coaching and learning strategy support to students with disabilities, promoting student development and potential for academic success. Working as part of a team, responsible in part for program development, coordination and evaluation of SAS programs and supports, as well opportunities to supervise student staff and interns. Specific to Student Affairs Durham, responsible for creating, developing content and managing social media and other related digital sites.

Key Activities:

Conducts intake interviews and reviews documentation from accredited diagnostician. Assessment of co-morbidities, cognitive, physical, psychological, developmental, and environmental factors, and how functional limitations may be exacerbated by the complex interaction of these factors. Identifies and refers students in crisis, which may result in unsafe conditions and serious bodily harm to self or others.

Develops accommodation plans with students and faculty as required, which are based on functional limitations and areas of strength while maintaining academic integrity of the program of study.

Provides one-on-one advising to students regarding accommodation and funding issues, working in multi- and inter-disciplinary teams of professionals and student services to coordinate services for registered clients. Provides case management support through liaising with departments and faculty at Trent, initiating referrals to on-campus or community-based support, while ensuring privacy and confidentiality are maintained as required by FIPPA. Coordinates psycho-educational assessments referrals to the Regional Assessment Resource Centre.

Provides learning strategy and/or academic coaching supports to students, using a solution-focused and strengths-based approach, taking into consideration the complexity of factors that can exacerbate functional limitations.

May involve coordination of peer support programs at SAS and the supervision of student staff. Works with students to identify and develop academic and coping strategies, considering the functional impact of the disability, nature of program demands, and contributing personal, environmental and socio-economic factors.

Develops, implements, delivers and evaluates SAS programs, including the Summer Transition Program, workshop series during the academic year. Coordinates psycho-educational assessment referrals to the Regional Assessment Resource Centre.

Implement creative approaches to developing and posting relevant digital content that increases student engagement including the use of web, video, and social media for Trent Durham Student Accessibility Services.

Education Required:

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Education, Applied Educational Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or other related field.
• Professional membership and/or accreditation is an asset.

Experience/Qualifications Required:

• Minimum two (2) years of directly related experience working with persons with disabilities.
• Excellent assessment and communication skills.
• Accredited coach training and experience preferred, or membership to relevant professional association.
• Knowledge of ethics and standards of professional practice.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team and case management.
• Understanding of post-secondary demands, social, economic implications for students with disabilities.
• An understanding of the meta-cognitive deficits of adults and the effective methods for assisting them.
• Demonstrated creative approach to problem-solving, especially in an instructional environment.
• Excellent teaching and communication skills both in 1:1 and small group environments.
• Interest in the latest developments in marketing and media as well as experience in effective use of social media and online media strategies to increase engagement with target audience.
• Experience in program evaluation is desired.
• Experience with/lived experience of oppression, racism, homophobia, transphobia and/or ableism and/or personal connection to queer or trans communities of color, including newcomer and disability communities will be an asset.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary: $38.27-$45.18 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-01-18