Part-Time Disability Support Specialist

Penn State University; University (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a Part-Time Disability Support Specialist to provide academic, career, social, and emotional support to students with disabilities. The role requires developing training programs and collaborating with student organizations and Vocational Rehabilitation services. Ideal candidates will have experience with individuals with disabilities and will work to ensure their success at the university. This part-time position is located at Penn State University, emphasizing the importance of support and belonging within the community.

Qualifications

• Experience providing services to individuals with disabilities is required.
• Candidates should have background in collaborating with partners.
• Qualifications include developing training related to disability.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, career, and emotional support to college students with disabilities.
• Develop training and collaborate with student organizations and support groups.
• Coordinate services with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Skills

Experience with individuals with disabilities

Collaboration and program development

Emotional support provision

Job description

Part-Time Disability Support Specialist page is loaded## Part-Time Disability Support Specialistlocations: Penn State University Parktime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\_0000077811# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please to complete the. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please to complete the Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete . **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see .** **JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**This position will require the provision of academic, career, social, and emotional support to college students with disabilities to support their overall success. The position will also entail developing training related to disability, collaborating with student organizations/support groups and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation to coordinate services and identify grant funding. Applicants should have experience providing services to individuals with disabilities, as well as experience collaborating with partners and program development. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. **CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS**Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review . **EEO IS THE LAW**Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.