Disabilities Services Coordinator

The Disabilities Services Coordinator is a full-time Student Services position, responsible for coordinating comprehensive support services for students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). The coordinator develops and implements a person-centered, intra-college support system that promotes student success, retention, inclusion, and transition to employment or further education. While the Disabilities Services program of the college grows, the Coordinator is also responsible for supporting and assisting students with achieving their educational goals by providing enrollment, advising, and registration assistance for both credit and non-credit program of study and courses. The advising duties will be re-assessed annually. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Serve as the primary contact for students who self-identify or disclose an IDD diagnosis. Conduct intake interviews with students and, when appropriate, parents/guardians to assess goals, interests, and needs. Complete intake process and forms within case management system, including review and evaluation of disability documentation to determine students' eligibility for services and appropriate accommodations Develop and maintain person-centered plans and required documentation. Provide crisis intervention to students on an as needed basis Connect students with campus and community resources, including career counseling, disability services, tutoring, mental health services, and workforce development. Conduct bi-weekly follow-ups with students throughout enrollment and monitor progress of students and provide guidance as it relates to or impacts disability Promote student engagement by informing and encouraging participation in campus activities and events. Assist students in requesting and arranging instructional, technical, facility, and human resource accommodations Keeps abreast of state-of-art technology, techniques, laws, services, and philosophy relevant to disability areas Coordinate peer mentoring opportunities when appropriate. In partnership with other departments within Student Success and Enrollment Management, conduct outreach with local school systems, employers, and community agencies. Track student outcomes and maintain accurate data for reporting purposes. Provide follow-up and outcome tracking for six months after students exit programs. Serve as liaison with workforce development staff and employers to support employment opportunities. Advocate for inclusion and accessibility across campus. Coordinate implementation team efforts related to IDD initiatives. Promote disability awareness and help the College's faculty, staff, and students develop positive attitudes toward disability Participate in events such as graduation, open house, transition fairs, internal/external outreach, etc. which may include occasional evening and weekend hours, in required meetings and professional development activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills are essential. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree in Disabilities, Special Education, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Counseling, Assistive Technology, Social Work or a related field One year experience working with students with disabilities in a secondary or post-secondary educational environment Experience with the interpretation of psychological, educational, and/or medical documentation required for the determination of accommodations Experience working with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) or related populations Preferred Qualifications Experience in a community college or higher education setting Familiarity with North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) programs and reporting Experience in career counseling, disability services, or case management Experience with outreach, recruitment, and community partnerships Knowledge of Best practices for supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Student services, advising, and workforce development systems Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of faculty, students, other community or civic groups or visitors to the college. Ability to speak Spanish is preferred. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; and use hands to write, type, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit; and occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Usual office conditions.