Disability Coordinator

Eckerd Connects; Denison (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health insurance

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Employer 5% match retirement

Flexible spending accounts

Short-term and long‑term disability

Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance

PSLF eligible employer

PTO Exchange

Job summary

Eckerd Connects in Denison, IA seeks a Disability Coordinator to plan, organize, and implement the Center Disability Student program, managing case reviews and creating training plans to support students' goals.

You will train staff on learning supports, conduct initial screenings, coordinate living arrangements, and develop referrals to health services, aiming to ensure timely assessments and accommodations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Two to three years related work experience preferred.
• State teaching certification or state licensure in Special Education preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug‑Free Workplace policy.

Responsibilities

• The Disability Coordinator plans, organizes, and implements the Center Disability Student program.
• The Disability Coordinator is responsible for the Case Management of all Cognitive disabilities from: folder review; collection of all needed documents; IDT Team; review of TABE testing; develops academic and career technical training plans to support students' goals and success.
• Trains all staff on learning support/disabilities and ensures students are receiving appropriate accommodations in education, testing and training settings.
• Participates in initial screening of disabled students, assesses students' needs and ability to benefit from the Job Corps Program and coordinates living quarters prior to student's arrival. Makes pre‑arrival contact with new disabled students to ensure all requirements are met prior to their arrival.
• Performs vocational assessments of all students needing learning support.
• Develops contacts with state and community agencies representing the disabled and acts as liaison between these agencies and the Center.
• Works closely with the Vocational Rehabilitation Agency to ensure that applicants have been formally assessed by the agency. Ensures that eligible students are signed up with Voc Rehab and SSI within their first month in the Program.
• Develops referrals to and receives reports from Health Services with respect to speech therapy, psychological evaluations and special health problems and provides appropriate follow‑up information.

Job description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long‑term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

Salary: $40,000 - $44,000

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Disability Coordinator plans, organizes, and implements the Center Disability Student program.
• The Disability Coordinator is responsible for the Case Management of all Cognitive disabilities from: folder review; collection of all needed documents; IDT Team; review of TABE testing; develops academic and career technical training plans to support students' goals and success.
• Trains all staff on learning support/disabilities and ensures students are receiving appropriate accommodations in education, testing and training settings.
• Participates in initial screening of disabled students, assesses students' needs and ability to benefit from the Job Corps Program and coordinates living quarters prior to student's arrival. Makes pre‑arrival contact with new disabled students to ensure all requirements are met prior to their arrival.
• Performs vocational assessments of all students needing learning support.
• Develops contacts with state and community agencies representing the disabled and acts as liaison between these agencies and the Center.
• Works closely with the Vocational Rehabilitation Agency to ensure that applicants have been formally assessed by the agency. Ensures that eligible students are signed up with Voc Rehab and SSI within their first month in the Program.
• Develops referrals to and receives reports from Health Services with respect to speech therapy, psychological evaluations and special health problems and provides appropriate follow‑up information.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Two to three years related work experience preferred.
• State teaching certification or state licensure in Special Education preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug‑Free Workplace policy.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

Candidates applying for this position should be aware that, due to the nature of the duties involved, this role is classified as safety‑sensitive and requires pre‑employment drug/alcohol testing consistent with state law and organizational policy.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Our Program Location

Denison Job Corps
10 Opportunity Dr.
Denison, IA 51442

Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

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Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Relay Services Dial 711.

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