Disability Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Position Objective

Plans, organizes, and implements the Center Disability program.

Brief Description of Duties

• Participates in student performance evaluation panels, education meetings or other student-staff-oriented functions.
• Conducts workshops to assist instructors for classroom remediation
• Meets with the Academic Training Manager, and Academic Instructors to discuss new trends, techniques, and problems with the learning gains.
• Makes recommendations to supervisor on improvements in their subject areas.
• Oversee the accommodation process by reviewing job corps applicant files for possible health, mental health, physical, drug and alcohol or education accommodations.
• Identify if accommodations are needed and reasonable ensuring the process is thorough and appropriate.
• Conducts an assessment of disabled student's CTT and recreational offerings and evaluates effectiveness of program to meet the needs of disabled students.
• Set up and accurately maintain accommodation files. Monitor, track and follow up on the effectiveness of accommodations.
• Provides alternative methods for test administration.
• Respond to special requests from all departments .
• Meet with all new students to discuss the Disability program .
• Ensure that the student handbook has information on the Disability program .
• Conduct training for all staff at least annually.
• Motivate and counsel students in areas of behavior, training, personal problems or study habits, as well as assists disabled students in handling special problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.
• Computer Literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge of testing practices for students.
• Knowledge of counseling students with disabilities.
• High level of communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of patience and compassion for students.

Experience

One-year related experience and one-year experience working with youth.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates Degree preferred.

Certificates/Licenses/Registration

• Valid State Driver's License

Benefits Offered

• Paid Short Term / Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
• Health care insurance available (medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Counseling Service Programs Available

Disclaimers

• Serrato Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Serrato Corporation conducts background checks and drug screens.