Disability Coordinator
About The Position
What you will be doing: You’ll be responsible for implementation and maintenance of student accommodation plans, in compliance with government and management directives. Oversee the accommodation review process by reviewing Job Corps applicant files for possible health, mental health, physical, drug and alcohol, or educational accommodations. Coordinate with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to identify accommodations needed. Provide applicant materials to IDT members for review and ensure the review process is thorough and appropriate. Set up and maintain accommodation files. Monitor, track, and follow up on the effectiveness of accommodations. Make determination if accommodation is reasonable or not for facility to provide. Adjust accommodations when needed. Reconvene the IDT periodically to develop more effective accommodations for individual students as necessary.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- One (1) year related experience
- Directly related experience may be substituted for education requirements
- Experience with youth, excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer proficiency required
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing Individual Accommodation Plans (IAP's) for clients with mental health, physical, and learning disability, and experience developing linkages with disability and mental health agencies
Responsibilities
- implementation and maintenance of student accommodation plans, in compliance with government and management directives
- Oversee the accommodation review process by reviewing Job Corps applicant files for possible health, mental health, physical, drug and alcohol, or educational accommodations.
- Coordinate with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to identify accommodations needed.
- Provide applicant materials to IDT members for review and ensure the review process is thorough and appropriate.
- Set up and maintain accommodation files.
- Monitor, track, and follow up on the effectiveness of accommodations.
- Make determination if accommodation is reasonable or not for facility to provide.
- Adjust accommodations when needed.
- Reconvene the IDT periodically to develop more effective accommodations for individual students as necessary.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, prescription drug and life insurance
- Short & long-term disability
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development assistance
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
