Access Consultant, Disability Services (Remote)

Northern Valley Indian Health; DeKalb (IL); Hybrid; CLP 38,853,000 - 60,130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Illinois University Disability Resource Center (DRC) offers guidance, services, and resources to help students access the NIU experience. Remote work status is allowable with permission from and in coordination with supervisor.

The Access Consultant conducts the interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations, developing relationships with students to understand how education affects access and promoting universal design in collaboration with campus partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education disability services is preferred.
• Knowledge of ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Ability to develop and implement reasonable accommodations plans.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate accommodations through the interactive process with students and faculty.
• Communicate with faculty and university staff to implement accommodations.
• Maintain timely written records documenting the DRC process.
• Develop programming for disability-related populations and student groups.
• Provide academic support and coaching related to study skills and independence.
• Connect students with university resources and supports.

Skills

General office practices

Customer service

Communication skills

ADA law knowledge

Collaboration with faculty

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Licensure/licensed credentials (LPC/CRC/LSW/LCPC)

Job description

Northern Illinois University Disability Resource Center (DRC) offers guidance, services, and resources to help students access the NIU experience. Remote work status is allowable with permission from and in coordination with supervisor.

The Access Consultant conducts the interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations, developing relationships with students to understand how education affects access and promoting universal design in collaboration with campus partners.