Accessibility Support Counselor
**Who We Are**
We, the Division of Student Affairs, are a student-focused organization that aims to empower student success and support personal development. We act daily to create, enhance, and sustain a culture of respect and inclusion in the workplace, focusing on equity and justice in its many forms, including racial, social, and environmental justice. We intentionally and relentlessly pursue excellence through introspection, vulnerability, empathy, compassion, learning, and courage. We value our internal and external partnerships as vital drivers of the ambitious goals we pursue. We celebrate and take pride in the following:
+ Named one of the "Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs" by Diverse Magazine.
+ Serving a highly diverse student body (click here (https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/irpe/fact\_book/dashboards/enrollment.php) for more information).
+ Leading the way as the #1 ranked institution in the AAU and #3 of all colleges and universities nationally in fostering our students' social mobility.
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**Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):**
Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Disabilities Studies, Education or related field. Two (2) years of full-time experience working with young adults with disabilities in an educational or community setting. Experience with legal framework involving accommodations for students with disabilities and federal laws and regulations. Experience with diagnostic assessments including medical, psychological, and educational documentation.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Experience with determining reasonable accommodations based on knowledge of disability related barriers. Experience with establishing reasonable accommodations for experiential learning opportunities. Experience with clinical, crisis, and suicide risks assessments and interventions for students with a wide range of disabilities.
**Brief Description of Duties:**
The Accessibility Support Counselor is responsible for supporting a comprehensive university-wide effort to ensure that students with disabilities are supported through reasonable accommodations in both academic and professional rotations. This individual would be responsible for coordinating with both the student and academic programs to ensure an accessible environment. The selected candidate will have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, exercising strong organizational and time-management skills with an exceptional attention to detail. Essential for this role is the adeptness to work independently as well as part of a team with a collaborative approach to problem solving. They will possess superior communication and engagement skills, having the ability to communicate and present information effectively and persuasively to various audiences. They will have demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
The incumbent plays a crucial role as a team member within Student Health, Wellness & Prevention Services. In this capacity, they collaborate with other team members to collectively contribute to the overall functioning and effectiveness of the services provided. This involves actively participating in team meetings, sharing insights, and engaging in collaborative decision-making processes. The incumbent's role extends to fostering a cooperative and supportive atmosphere, ensuring seamless teamwork, and collectively working towards the common goals and objectives of Student Health, Wellness & Prevention Services.
+ Aid in the coordination and provision of accommodation services for all students with disabilities to include review, evaluation, and interpretation of documentation and the creation of accommodation plans for registered students with physical, learning and psychological disabilities. Serve as a liaison for students and their families; meet with and assist regarding accommodations, academic performance, registration, and referrals/manage appropriate resources. Conduct intake interviews and evaluate student's eligibility for accommodation under the American with Disabilities Act by assessing the student's documentation of disability. Consult with students regarding reasonable accommodations, monitor their progress and follow-up as needed. Provide academic supportive counseling to students. Assist students in developing problem-solving approaches through which they can address their needs and concerns. Keep accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date records related to the student.
+ Collaborate and create partnerships wi