Manager of Disability Services - Blue Bell, United States - Montgomery County Community College

Montgomery County Community College

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Blue Bell, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Manager of Disability Services

Reports to:
Dean of Students

FLSA Status:
Exempt
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_This position requires the new hire to submit the child abuse clearance, the PA State Police check, and FBI fingerprint results to Human Resources prior to their first day of employment._

_This position has been approved for a flexible work option arrangement. Flexible work options can be ended _
_at any time__ by the College, Cabinet, and/or supervisors based on employee performance and/or as institutional needs change._**
Basic Purpose:The Manager of Disability Services provides leadership for the Office of Disability Services in counseling and advising, reviewing assessments and securing services for students with disabilities; coordinating services within and outside of the College; consulting with faculty, staff, parents, and other stakeholders about the developmental, career, support, and mental health needs of students with disabilities; ensuring compliance with approved reasonable accommodations for all qualified students; conducting ADA & Section 504 training and workshops; and facilitating accommodations for students with disabilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leads the department in providing reasonable accommodations and support services (academic advising, academic strategy development, resource referral) to students with disabilities. Provides oversight, planning, coordination, supervision, goal setting and evaluation of all aspects of the Disability Services office, including, but not limited to quantity and quality of services provided by staff; modification of program structure; and budget management.
Gathers and evaluates documentation to confirm eligibility for reasonable accommodations, in consultation with the student and with other college professionals when necessary. Determines eligibility for reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities and develops and implements a system to facilitate the delivery of support services. Provides oneonone consultation for developmental learning strategies, study skills, selfdetermination, and selfadvocacy. Provides referrals for academic advising, tutorial services, and other student support to appropriate college resources.
Develops and implements processes and procedures (e.g. proctoring, documentation review, assistive technology, accommodations determinations, etc.), in accordance with Section 504 and ADA (as amended) as well as in line with the College's mission and values, to address the needs of students with disabilities and to ensure consistent services across campuses. Assists in administering accommodated tests as needed.
Provides consultation and guidance to faculty, administrators, and support staff on accommodating and serving students with disabilities. Provides training for College employees on working with students with disabilities.
Provides guidance to high school counselors, teachers, administrators, potential students and their parents on preparing for and transitioning to college; acts as a liaison to community agencies that serve and refer students with disabilities to the college. Represent Disability Services at College sponsored events on and off campus.
Coordinates with Public Safety Office for emergency evacuation of students with mobility impairments. Ensures student needs are met at all campus locations.
Collects and maintains data on accommodations, services, and students' progress towards academic goals and degree completion, to evaluate effectiveness and inform continuous improvement for future planning for services and processes.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

_Education/Training/Work Experience:
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Master's degree in Rehabilitative Counseling, Special Education, Counseling, Psychology, or other related areas.
Minimum of three years of experience in implementing effective strategies to provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
Counseling experience in an educational institution.
Experience working with students with disabilities in a higher education setting, reviewing disabilityrelated documentation and determining accommodations.
A demonstrated understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act as it relates to higher education.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Strong communication skills
Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Knowledge of assessment as applied to educational settings, assistive technology, and legal considerations affecting students with disabilities (particularly the Americans with Disabilities Act)
Proven ability to work productively with faculty, students, and staff