Disability Specialist

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit & weekly epayroll

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life & Disability Insurance

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Certification and training

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann Company, Newark, NJ, seeks a Disability Specialist to ensure students with disabilities can fully participate in University life. You will organize accommodations, interview students, review documentation, and coordinate services with campus staff.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty, development of awareness programs, and partnerships with external agencies. A Bachelor's in a related field and 4+ years in higher education disability services are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Counselor Education, Special Education, Counseling Psychology, Education, or related field.
• Minimum four years’ experience in a disability services office in higher education.
• Certification in Rehabilitation Counseling Education beneficial for working with diverse students.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and provides reasonable accommodations including academic adjustments and services for students with disabilities.
• Conducts initial interviews, reviews documentation, prepares letters of accommodation and evaluates eligibility.
• Consults with faculty on accommodations and develops disability awareness programs.
• Collaborates with other offices and outside agencies as needed.

Skills

Computer literacy

Database systems

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Email and social media tools

Accessible technologies

Web 2.0 tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

4+ years disability services experience in higher education

Certification in Rehabilitation Counseling Education beneficial

Tools

Database systems

MS Office suite

Email tools

Accessible technologies

Job description

Disability Specialist needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh's client located in Newark, NJ. This Disability Specialist will work to ensure students with disabilities have the opportunity to fully experience what it means to be part of the University community. They will look to reduce barriers for students in-and-out of the classroom, help students achieve their goals, and be a resource for the campus community.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
Duration: 3 months with possible extension
Pay: $30-45/hr DOE

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Plans, organizes and provides reasonable accommodations that include academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, and services to students with disabilities – physical, psychological, learning, health-related, and neurological disabilities (e.g., mobility impairments, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, learning disorders, hearing impairments, visual impairments, traumatic brain injuries, and epilepsy)
• Conducts initial interviews with students; keeping accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date notes/records related to students; reviews documentation and evaluative reports; prepares letters of accommodation; evaluating eligibility for services; conducts follow-up meetings with students; organizing reasonable accommodations, services and auxiliary aids for students; and makes referrals to appropriate services or agencies
• Consults with faculty and staff regarding the implementation of reasonable accommodations and services; develops and presents disability awareness programs for the community
• Collaborates with other offices and outside agencies, as needed and appropriate

What You Need to Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s Degree in one of the related fields: Counselor Education, Special Education, Counseling Psychology, Education, or a related field
• A minimum of four years’ experience in a disability services office in higher education in one of the related fields: Counselor Education, Special Education, Counseling Psychology, Education, or a related field
• Certification in Rehabilitation Counseling Education would be beneficial in working with various students served by the office as well as experience in learning disabilities consultation
• Requires strong computer skills and effective use of various software and hardware programs used in a multi-function disability office including but not limited to:
  • Database systems
  • MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Email and social media tools
  • Accessible technologies and Web 2.0 tools

What’s In It For You?

• Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities.
• Weekends and holidays off
• Direct deposit & weekly epayroll
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

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