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Working in the Center for Accessible Education (CAE), the Disability Specialist assists in all elements of service delivery and program development for students registered with the CAE with various disabilities, including, but not limited to: neurodevelopmental disorders, acquired brain injury (ABI), psychological disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder. Major responsibilities include: Assess Verification of Disability forms, medical documentation, and psychological/psychoeducational evaluations to verify disability according to University, State, and Federal guidelines in order to determine appropriate accommodations and support. Provides information to UCLA students who suspect that they may have a disability and make referrals to on-campus and off-campus resources; provides specialized disability-related counseling for students; liaison with on-campus and off-campus departments and programs to coordinate services and to explain services for students served by CAE; leads and/or co-facilitates support groups and instruct small group workshops in disability management and advocacy; provides disability awareness presentations for campus faculty, staff and students. Prepares written program materials, and assists, when necessary, in other CAE services and functions.
Percentage of Time:
100
Shift Start:
8:00 am
Shift End:
5:00 pm
Qualifications for Position
13
Records
Qualifications
Required/Preferred
1. Advanced Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Required
2. Professional experience in post-secondary settings with students who have disabilities, and working knowledge of support services and accommodation methods.
Required
3. Working knowledge of a variety of assessment instruments and psycho-educational reports used to diagnose specific learning disabilities in adults (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Test, Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement, Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities, Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, etc.), and demonstrated ability to interpret test results and psycho-educational reports to determine eligibility for services.
Preferred
4. Working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Assembly Bill 746.
Required
5. Working knowledge of UC Guidelines and Practices, and University Policy as they pertain to students with disabilities.
Can be trained
6. Knowledge and ability to provide counseling on disability management and compensatory strategies for students with disabilities.
Required
7. Ability to organize and teach workshops and support groups to assist students with disabilities to develop personal understanding about disability-related issues.
Required
8. Working knowledge of adaptive computer technology and specialized software.
Preferred
9. Ability to work collaboratively with individuals, departments and organizations on and off campus.
Required
10. Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing to obtain and convey information.
Required
11. Interpersonal skills to interact sensitively with students (with various disabilities and from diverse backgrounds) and with campus colleagues, governmental officials and community representatives.
Required
12. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other staff members, subordinates and management.
Required
13. Ability to assist in general office functions when needed.
Can be trained
Additional Posting Information
Bargaining Unit:
99-Policy Covered
Application Deadline:
05-19-2023
External Posting Date:
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