Disability Coordinator

Eckerd Connects; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision

19 days of Paid Time Off

11 paid holidays

Employer match up to 5%

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

PSLF Eligible Employer

PTO Exchange

Job summary

Eckerd Connects in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Disability Coordinator to plan and implement the Center Disability Student program, manage casework for cognitive disabilities, and coordinate accommodations with education staff.

The role trains staff on disability support, screens students for eligibility, and collaborates with Voc Rehab, SSI, Health Services to ensure timely services and proper documentation for student success.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s preferred.
• Two to three years related work experience preferred.
• State teaching certification or licensure in Special Education preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred; drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement the Center Disability Student program.
• Manage Case Management of cognitive disabilities, including folder reviews and TABE testing.
• Train staff on learning support/disabilities and accommodations.
• Screen disabled students, assess needs, coordinate housing and arrivals.
• Perform vocational assessments and develop training plans.
• Develop contacts with state/community agencies and liaise with the Center.
• Coordinate with Voc Rehab and SSI intake in first month.
• Refer to Health Services for speech therapy and evaluations; provide follow-ups.

Skills

Two to three years related work

State teaching certification or licens

Valid driver's license

Drug screen required

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

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: $45,000 - $47,000

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.

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

Pittsburgh Job Corps

7175 Highland Dr.

Pittsburgh, PA 15206

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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