Access Consultant

Posting Number: 0601269-C Position Type: Classified Special Notes to Applicants:

This posting has been extended in order to expand the applicant pool. Applications are set for review on 05/19/2024. This recruitment will be used to fill two positions and will remain open until closed.

LBCC values a work life balance. Here are some benefits of working full-time at LBCC:

• 247-day work year

• Twelve paid holidays per year

• Accrual of eleven days of paid leave (vacation) per year

• Accrual of eight hours of sick leave per month

• Tuition waiver for you and your dependents

• Medical, dental, vision insurance for employee and dependents

• Public Employees Retirement eligibility after 6 months (LBCC pays the six percent employee contribution)

As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to be compensated via direct deposit.

LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

Offers of employment are contingent on the applicant having Oregon residency at the time work commences.

LBCC offers a pay incentive to eligible employees who demonstrate proficiency in conversational Spanish when evaluated and formally certified by a college-approved professional or agency. Eligibility to apply for and receive bilingual pay incentives for Spanish and languages other than English are subject to the provisions of Administrative Rule 6025-06. For more information, please LBCC Bilingual Pay Incentive Administrative Policy or the Classified Association Agreement.

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Position Title: Access Consultant Employment Requirement Not Applicable Division/Department: Accessibility Resources Location Albany Campus, Albany, OR Job Summary:

This recruitment will be used to fill two positions.

Supports the Accessibility Resources Director, faculty, staff, and students in designing and delivering accommodations, assessment, and student success strategies to ensure equity, completion, and self-empowerment for LBCC students. Coaches students to assist with persistence, retention, and achievement goals. Contributes to community learning regarding disability, student potential, universal design, and student success.

Required Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Human Services, Public Health, or other related areas plus a minimum of two years of full-time professional experience in disability services, case management, instructional support, program support, or a related area. (Note: Relevant experience or additional years of education may substitute for the two years of full-time professional experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.) Experience working with adult learners with disabilities and working in a higher education setting is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills: Requires knowledge of disability law (Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Sections 504, and 508) and case law to determine reasonable accommodation, assuring the college complies with those laws.

Current experience with case management practices and post-secondary procedures and policies. Utilizes a coaching model to assist students with persistence, retention, and achievement goals for Accessibility Resources and the institution. Requires an understanding of confidential record keeping, policies and FERPA regulations and guidelines.

Abilities: Must work effectively with individuals with disabilities and have a working knowledge of learning theory and instructional design practices.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, critical thinking skills, and use of sound judgment; outstanding organizational skills; ability to take initiative, balance multiple projects, and work autonomously as a member of a team. Requires understanding, sensitivity, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty, and staff. Must learn, interpret, explain, and apply knowledge of college and department organization, operations, programs, functions, and unique department terminology. Requires the ability to interact professionally with all campus partners.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with adult learners with disabilities and working in a higher education setting is preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Physical Skills and Abilities: Must be able to operate a computer or other office equipment.

Requires the ability to perceive written and oral words and numbers. Must be able to communicate effectively by phone, in person, and electronically.

Working Conditions: Work is typically performed in a busy office.

Interacting with individuals who may be experiencing a period of significant stress, those who experience disabilities, and those who are in high states of agitation and challenging situations is common. Requires travel to communities within Linn and Benton Counties. Extensive time is spent working at a computer. Occasional weekend and evening work may be scheduled.

Essential Duties:

In collaboration with the director, leads the planning and facilitating of the implementation of appropriate accommodations, auxiliary aids, and support services for students with disabilities. Interprets and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws as they apply to disability and post-secondary educational environments. Functions as a resource for staff and faculty throughout the college by providing technical assistance and guidance on how to accommodate and ensure equal access for students.

Maintains a caseload of students with a full range of disabilities, with a specific focus on mental health diagnoses and/or any student who is in immediate academic distress. Conducts intake sessions with prospective, incoming, and/or current students with disabilities.

Review diagnostic information and disability documentation to establish eligibility for services. Engages in the interactive process of developing student access and academic accommodations for classes in online and face-to-face formats.

Teaches students to use and request accommodations to support academic success. Coaches students on communicating with instructors.

Introduces learning strategies and provides academic support or makes referrals to other college resources. Prepares students to self-advocate with their faculty and academic advisors. Monitors students' academic success and progress through academic/success coaching principles and/or the use of retention software such as Watermark.

May serve as a member of the CARE Team. Assists overall case management by triaging referrals, coordinating interventions, and tracking students' completion of recommendations.

Supports an ongoing caseload of students who benefit from a systems approach to student success, wellness, and retention. Works closely with other campus resources and community support systems to coordinate a timely resolution.

Maintains electronic case files and confidential student records following the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and college policy. Interprets and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws as they apply to disability and post-secondary educational environments.

Provides liaison services and awareness-building activities for faculty, staff, and administration, including developing and conducting training. Serve as a liaison to the CARE Team, Title IX, and counseling.

May oversee part-time, non-contracted employees as directed. May participate in staff

selection, scheduling, training, professional development, and providing input into appraisals. May oversee work-study and CWE students.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Applicant Instructions:

Please complete the online application and upload or attach the following required documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Academic Transcript (if needed to meet minimum qualifications)

Transcripts from institutions outside of the United States must be accompanied by an international credential agency evaluation. Click here for a list of agencies who perform these services.

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications. In order to be considered, your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

U.S. Veterans must attach proof of honorable discharge (Form DD-214, Copy 4) to their application to qualify for veteran's consideration.

This posting has been extended in order to expand the applicant pool. Applications are set for review on 05/19/2024. This posting will remain open until closed.

Proposed Start Date: 05/20/2024 Number of Days per Year 247 Days

• Classified FTE Load

1.0 FTE

Full-time or Part-time Full-time, Fiscal Year (Contracted with Benefits) Number of hours/week: 40 Work Schedule: Monday

• Friday During Business Hours Posting Date: 04/12/2024 Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Salary Grade 19 Salary/Rate

Starting annual salary is $52,255 for a 247-day annual schedule, plus comprehensive benefits. Salary will be prorated for remaining days in the year.