What are the responsibilities and job description for the Disability Support Services Counselor position at Howard Community College?
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Position Title
Disability Support Services Counselor
FLSA
Non-Exempt
FT/PT
Part Time
Hours Per Week
25
Work Schedule
Flexible
Position Salary Range
$30 per hour
General Responsibilities
The Disability Support Services Counselor’s function is to assist in ensuring programmatic and physical accessibility for students with disabilities. This position works closely with students to provide academic advising and determine reasonable accommodations based on their disability documentation. The counselor also works closely with faculty and staff in providing these accommodations and ensuring accessibility. The counselor must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment as the DSS Office serves over 800 students with disabilities each semester. The Disability Support Services Counselor’s function is to assist in ensuring programmatic and physical accessibility for students with disabilities.
Work Performed
Meet with students both in-person and via Zoom to establish reasonable accommodations and provide academic advising.
Review documentation of disability to ensure eligibility for services.
Work with fellow DSS counselors to advance HCC’s mission to make programs and services accessible for students with disabilities.
Oversee a caseload of DSS students and perform outreach and intervention to promote student success.
Communicate across campus to inform on the mission of DSS and to support students in the DSS cohort.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Review documentation of disability to ensure eligibility for services.
Work with fellow DSS counselors to advance HCC’s mission to make programs and services accessible for students with disabilities.
Oversee a caseload of DSS students and perform outreach and intervention to promote student success.
Communicate across campus to inform on the mission of DSS and to support students in the DSS cohort.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education Required
Minimum Number of Years Experience Required
Other Knowledge Required
Master’s degree in Counseling, Special Education, or related field
Demonstrated knowledge of laws protecting persons with disabilities such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Experience providing advocacy and counseling to persons with disabilities, preferably at the college level
Knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written skills
Ability to work well within a team environment
Regular attendance is a requirement of this job
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
College advising experience preferred
Experience assessing student documentation of disability and prescribing accommodations at the college level is preferred but not necessary
Experience assessing student documentation of disability and prescribing accommodations at the college level is preferred but not necessary
Experience with online student information systems such as Ellucian, AIM, CRM-Advise, etc… is preferred
Working Conditions
Division
Student Success (Div)
Department
Student Success Office
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
NB069P
Number of Vacancies
1
Best Consideration Date
09/25/2023
Job Open Date
09/11/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Applicant Instructions
*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.
HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.
Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college’s application in full).
Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college’s application in full).
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/2090
EEO Statement
Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.
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