Disability Counselor

3 weeks ago


Austin, United States St Edwards University Full time

Disability Counselor

Student Disability Services

St. Edward's University of Austin, Texas invites applications for the position of Disability Counselor. The role of the Disability Counselor to ensure that all St. Edward's students, Graduate, and Undergraduate, who are diagnosed with a disability, receive the services and accommodations that are within their legal rights. The position includes direct disability services, ongoing counseling/support and leadership across campus regarding compliance, advocacy and education regarding students with disabilities. The Disability Counselor upholds St. Edward's mission by safeguarding the precept that there will be no discrimination either in the recruitment, admission, educational process, or treatment of students with disabilities. This position is supervised by the Director of Student Disability Services.

For consideration, Master degree in counseling, social work, higher education or related field. Licensure or licensure eligible preferred, (i.e. LPC, LCSW, LMFT), experience working with people facing mental health challenges required. Minimum of one to three years professional experience in an educational setting in an academic or mental health counseling role, higher education preferred. Working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Fair Housing Act and all other relevant federal and state laws pertaining to individuals with disabilities. Ability to work with a diverse constituency including faculty, staff, and students. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Ability to follow workplace and attendance guidelines. Successful completion of an employment and/or criminal history background check required.

Essential Responsibilities Include:

Determines if students qualify for disability services under the ADA, Section 504 and/or the Fair Housing Act, and approves academic accommodations based on individual needs.
Reviews documentation related to disabilities and functional limitations
Engages in the interactive process with students to clarify requests
Provides referrals for documentation to off-campus services and resources as needed
Maintains collaborative and consultative relationships, and mediation when appropriate, with faculty, staff, community resources, parents, and others involved in providing accommodations to qualified students.

Student Academic Support Responsibilities

Maintains caseload of qualifying students with disabilities.
Coordinates and monitors the effectiveness of direct disability services in collaboration with faculty and staff to ensure equal access to programs and services.
Provides on-going academic counseling support, skill-building and advocacy services.
Maintains student records in a confidential manner.
Educates students regarding their disabilities: characteristics, learning and coping strategies.
Responsible for regulatory and policy compliance as it applies to the position.
Other duties as assigned.



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