Disability Resource Specialist [Part Time]

Clackamas Community College, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Oregon City, OREGON
Job Type: PartTime


Description

Clackamas Community College (CCC) at the Oregon City, Oregon campus seeks to hire a part-time Disability Resource Specialist. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and candidates that may be from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.

CCC is committed to continuous improvement and innovation in support of student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to understanding and dismantling systems of oppression and to co-creating a more equitable educational system that in turn fosters a more equitable society. We strive to be a student-ready institution that supports and partners with students to promote discovery and growth. We work to mobilize community-wide awareness and action related to College strategic priorities and seek to build relationships in support of community well-being. At CCC, individuals are celebrated for their experience and expertise, and are validated for their unique perspectives. CCC encourages faculty, staff, and students to be engaged in ways that reflect their needs and interests. To learn more about CCC visit Leadership, Vision and Initiatives .


Purpose of Position:
Provide students (prospective, new, and current), parents, instructors, and community member information about programs, accommodations, and documentation needs for students with disabilities. Review documentation and determine appropriate academic accommodations. Communicate accommodations to students and faculty and arrange for provision.   
This position will be expected work in person at Disability Resource Center on the Oregon City Campus, between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday - Thursday.  The specific schedule will be determined when hired. 
Essential Job Functions:
Assess and Assign Student Academic Accommodations (40%)
  • Evaluate disability documentation and determine reasonable accommodations for students as required by ADA (Americans with Disabilities) to ensure equal access to the college experience including access to textbooks, materials, and equipment needed for classes, programs and services.
  • Work with students in initial meetings to review legal disability documentation and determine what accommodation may assist them with equal access to their education.  
  • Collaborate with students and faculty to ensure the student's accommodations are being met.
  •  Use a case-management approach to proactively meet with students and other stakeholders to ensure the accommodation is reasonable and appropriate to the functional limitations of the student.
  • Utilize available and appropriate technology, including Colleague, Navigate, Outlook, AIM, etc. to: monitor the academic progress of students and ensure they’ve requested their accommodations quarterly, identify current and potential academic needs, document ongoing case management activities, and document all pertinent student information and status updates.
  • Develop and Maintain Strong Working Relationships (30%)
  • Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with colleagues, supervisors, clients and others. 
  • Resolved concerns of upset students, family members (with a FERPA release), or faculty, as needed while maintaining positive relationships.
  • May work with individuals who are frustrated or dissatisfied with policies or procedures and will engage in these situations productively and respectfully, to de-escalate issues and resolve identified concerns.
  • Provide General Student and Office Support (30%)
  • Work collaboratively with office staff to ensure adequate staffing of the office
  • Assist in triaging incoming accommodation requests and related questions promptly and actively connect with students, faculty, and community members via email, phone, video meetings, and in-person appointments in a customer service and friendly manner.
  • Maintain student confidential student files and databases to ensure required documentation is current and that the documentation supports the accommodation requested; while following state and federal requirements, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
  • Follow all safety rules and procedures for work areas. 
  • Monitor and provide updated information on DRC website pages. 
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

    • Auxiliary Job Functions:  

    • Assist other college personnel as workload and staffing levels dictate.  Maintain proficiency by attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility.  Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.


    Qualifications

    The education and/or work experience sections of your online application form must demonstrate that you meet all of the following Minimum Qualifications. The information on the cover letter/resume will not substitute for the completed application.
     
    Minimum Requirements:

    • Bachelor’s degree in a related field AND a minimum of 1 year of related work experience. Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as described. 

    • Demonstrated knowledge of ADA law specific to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and compliance with WCAG and Section 508. Knowledge of universal accessibility features for desktop and laptop computers as well as tablets and mobile devices.  

    • Knowledge of basic adaptive and assistive technology and software.

    Preferred Requirements:

    • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, other agencies, and the general public.

    • Communicate effectively orally and in writing; develop and deliver public presentations

    • Manage time effectively; read and interpret policies, regulations, and laws as they relate to the job

    • Demonstrated experience evaluating student self-report and disability documentation for accommodation determination

    • Demonstrated experience working with multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty, and staff while maintaining a positive and friendly disposition

    • Demonstrated experience maintaining a high degree of discretion when dealing with sensitive/confidential information.

    Special Requirements:
    • Valid Driver's License acceptable in the State of Oregon.


    Other Job Elements

    The physical demands listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.
     
    Physical Demands of the Position:
    While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 5 pounds on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc., and may infrequently require moving materials/objects weighing 25 to 60 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment.
     
    The work environment characteristics described below 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.
    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
     
    This job description is a general description of essential job functions.  It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform.  All employees of Clackamas Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Clackamas Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties. 
    Working Conditions:
    Usual office working conditions. The noise level in the work area is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noise. When staffing events or accompanying faculty on outreach-related visits, hours may be shifted to the weekend or after normal business hours.
     
    Supervisory Responsibilities:
    Supervision of others is not a typical function assigned to this position.
     
    Supervision Received:
    Works under the general supervision of the Director of Student and Academic Support Services.


    Additional Information

    Application Instructions:

    When applying for this position, you will be required to complete the NeoGov application and attach the following electronic documents.

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter addressing how you meet the qualifications of the position
  • If applicable: Veteran’s Preference documents

    • Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. CCC makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position. 

    Veterans’ Preference: 

    Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with CCC in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application. For information regarding Veterans' Preference qualifications, visit http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

    Documents Required for Veterans’ Preference

    •  One  of the following:
    • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) -OR-
    • Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension -OR-
    • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate
    • In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one  of the following:
    • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs -OR-
    • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

    You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/  

    Equal Opportunity Employer:

    CCC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.


    Annual Security Report:

    Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view CCC’s most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) at Clackamas Community College .  The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. 


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