Disability Support Services Resource Specialist

Disability Support Services Resource Specialist

Position Title Disability Support Services Resource Specialist

Position Category

Position Category Staff (Non-Exempt)

FLSA

FLSA Non-exempt

FTE

FTE 1.0

Location

Location Thousand Oaks

University Background

The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths.

As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity.

Basic Function

Under the direction and supervision of the Disability Support Services ( DSS Director), the DSS Resource Specialist is responsible for coordinating resources and services for students with disabilities in the DSS program in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Legislation. The DSS Resource specialist is also responsible for coordinating various administrative functions supporting student services.

Representative Duties

• Coordinates and administers all aspects of the provision of note taking accommodations. E
• Facilitates and monitors disability-related accommodations, including but not limited to testing allowances, books in alternative formats, note-taking services, adaptive technology, accessible furniture, and other departmental functions. E
• Opens and closes office and oversees front desk services, including student staff, front desk workflow, phone calls and the main DSS email. E
• Oversees all functions of the DSS student staff, including leading the hiring details, providing office training, managing work schedules, organizing daily assignments, evaluating performance, approving timesheets, and offering guidance. E
• Provides services to DSS students which includes such duties as conducting student intakes, maintaining confidential notes, and collaborating with faculty and staff regarding appropriate accommodations and support for DSS students. identifies potential student needs or problem areas; provides resources and referrals. E
• Counsels DSS students in their growth/development during their academic journey; guides students with identification of long-term goals and career plans. E
• Evaluates, verifies, and interprets documentation from various professionals to determine student eligibility for DSS services. E
• Responsible for coordination of communication processes and reporting from Accommodate, the software used for the administration of DSS services. E
• Plans and conducts DSS informational meetings, presentations, and trainings to perspective students and their families, student leadership groups, classes, and other CLU constituencies. E
• Prepares and maintains a variety of technical and complex records and files related to assigned activities and functions; develops and maintains complex databases. E
• Completes ongoing training and professional development required for this position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of

• Disability rights and responsibilities for university settings in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Legislation to include applicable laws, codes, regulations, and other policies and procedures relating to Students with Disabilities.
• Transitional issues from high school to college for students with disabilities, including but not limited to applications of learning styles and understanding motivating factors.
• University rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA ).
• Academic counseling and advising strategies.
• Effective academic resources and strategies for student success.
• Collecting information, compiling…