Part-Time Disability Services Provider

About the Role

The PT Disability Services Provider (DSP) supports students with qualifying conditions, including disabilities and pregnancy-related conditions, by facilitating reasonable classroom accommodations with a focus on student retention. Contributes to the educational environment of the college by educating students, staff, and faculty on services available to students with qualifying conditions. Ensures compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and state and federal regulations related to serving students with qualifying conditions. Promotes equal access and participation in educational programs and campus activities.

Responsibilities

• Conducts intake interviews, reviews supporting documentation, and determines appropriate accommodations for students with qualifying conditions in accordance with state and federal regulations and LSC policy
• Advises students with qualifying conditions on the process for obtaining accommodations, including determining documentation requirements in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
• Assists with resolving student and faculty conflicts regarding accommodations and advises on appropriate course of action as needed
• Serves as a liaison to faculty in the divisions to provide academic support to students with disabilities
• Provides academic, career, and disability-related support to new and continuing students with disabilities to promote student learning, development, and attainment of educational and career goals. May also provide academic and career support to other students outside of the Disability Services Office as needed
• Provides support services focused on the retention of at-risk students working with the Disability Services Office, including socially and economically disadvantaged, academically underprepared, non-traditional, and returning students. May also provide retention and student success support to other students as needed
• Provides campus and community partner presentations related to Disability Services
• Maintains confidential student disability records and documentation in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations and LSC policy
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling or related field and at least 1 year of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• All applicants must reside in Texas

Skills

• Demonstrated skill and knowledge in career and/or retention services
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated commitment to the philosophy of LSC

Physical Requirements

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

Equipment used includes PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment. Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position. Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards.

Pay

Hourly Pay Rate is $27.69.

Benefits

• Supportive, collegial work environment
• Excellent work/life balance
• Tuition waiver
• Participation in a tax deferred retirement plan