Disability Consultant

Date Posted: 02/22/2024
Req ID: 36126
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:AccessAbility Services
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Position Number: #
Description:
About us:
The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.
AccessAbility Services provides and coordinates services and programs that empower students with disabilities to maximize their educational potential and ensure that all students with disabilities can freely and actively participate in all facets of University life. We value diverse abilities as a source of strength and knowledge and are committed to promoting a culture of inclusion. The department works to increase awareness of inclusive values among all members of the University community while building strong student success.
This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities .
Your opportunity:
Using a holistic approach, you will work with an ethno-culturally and academically diverse student population performing an assessment of students' needs primarily related to mental health with co-morbid conditions; ensuring that appropriate documentation has been received; reviewing and assessing confidential medical/psychological documentation; assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and adapting accommodations based on students' individual disability-related needs and strengths; assisting students in self-monitoring the effectiveness of their accommodations and making referrals to internal and external supports as appropriate. In addition, you will facilitate students' knowledge about their disability by addressing the strengths and challenges the disability and environmental factors brings to their academic pursuits and daily life activities; determining if assistive technology would assist students, referring when required; assessing, recommending, and providing appropriate documentation to support the use of funding for disability-related expenses.
Your responsibilities will include:
-Applying the established Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) Guidelines on Accessible Education to determine reasonable accommodations
-Researching and recommending alternative approaches and possible accommodation solutions as part of the duty to accommodate
-Developing, implementing and monitoring accommodation plans for students based on their learning profile and documentation (e.g. reviewing and interpreting neuropsychological assessments, medical documentation, etc.)
-Determining the reasonability of an accommodation in relation to a student's disability
-Screening (for mental health and disability related impacts) and making referrals to appropriate resources and services
-Assessing and making recommendations on student funding applications and the appropriate disbursement of funds
-Providing case management support to students requiring the coordination of multiple services
-Counselling students on health issues related to their learning and the effects of their disability (as well as teaching students learning strategies based on their learning profile)
 
Essential Qualifications:
-Master's degree in Social Work, Counselling, Education and/or a relevant disability-related field such as rehabilitation services, or equivalent combination of education and experience
-Minimum four (4) years of related case management experience working with adults with mental health disabilities
-Two years of experience developing, implementing and monitoring accommodations for persons with mental health disabilities, and co-morbid conditions
-Three years of experience dealing with persons in emotional distress, crisis or conflict
-Demonstrated experience in assessing disability-related needs and implementing support plans
-Experience in developing, implementing and monitoring accommodation plans for persons with disabilities and possessing a thorough understanding of disability issues
-Must have an understanding of disability and social equity issues in a post-secondary environment
-Computer proficiency with the Microsoft Suite (Word; Excel)
-Excellent reading, oral and written communication skills, as well as sound critical thinking and interpersonal skills
-Must be committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the implication of disabilities as they relate to students' success at university
-Demonstrated understanding of the strengths and challenges of youth and adults with disabilities and have knowledge of cultural views of disability
-Ability to exercise initiative, tact, discretion, problem-solving skills and to work under pressure to meet deadlines
-Demonstrated ability to synthesize knowledge and display sound judgement, attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy and ability to respond calmly and efficiently in crisis situations
-Ability to work effectively both independently and within an inter-disciplinary team
-Knowledgeable about general academic structure of a University and specific requirements of academic courses and programs
-Applicants are expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment
Assets (Nonessential):
-Experience with peer and support groups
To be successful in this role you will be:
-Adaptable
-Approachable
-Communicator
-Organized
-Problem solver
 
Notes:
-Please note this is a 2-year term opportunity until March 2026. 
-A full job description is available upon request from the UTSC HR Office.
 
Closing Date: 03/03/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Budget - Term 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:  
USW Pay Band 13 -- $83,150 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $106,336. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Student Services
Recruiter: William Guevarra
Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged , and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.