Accessibility Advisor (Mental Health Team)Date Posted: 09/13/2024Req ID: 39705Faculty/Division: VP & ProvostDepartment: Accessibility ServicesCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Position Number: 00041141Description:About us:Student Life connects life to learning. We believe every student should have the opportunity to participate in university life actively and find connection and community while discovering new ways of thinking and being in the world. We provide resources, support and engagement opportunities that are inclusive and accessible, ensuring every student can build experiences that set them up for a lifetime of success.Within the Division of Student Life, the cluster of Student Life Programs and Services supports students as they achieve personal, academic, career and civic goals. We engage students throughout their learning and development with various units. Together with staff, faculty, students, alumni, employers and community partners, we provide an integrated and coherent path to success that reflects our students' diversity.In support of U of T's vision, Student Life Programs and Services is committed to creating diverse, accessible, inclusive and welcoming spaces of opportunity that foster deepened engagement, learning, personal growth, and identity development for all students.Your opportunity:Under the general direction of the Accessibility Mental Health Team Lead, the Accessibility Advisor (Mental Health Team) maintains a caseload of students with various mental health and co-morbid conditions. The Advisor works with an ethno-culturally and academically diverse student population to: perform assessments, review and assess documentation, determine the need for accommodations, develop and implement accommodation plans, evaluate and modify existing accommodations, provide coordinated support, and facilitate students' understanding of their disabilities.Your responsibilities will include:Researching and recommending alternative approaches and possible accommodation solutions.Advising course instructors and staff on student accommodations issues.Assessing and making recommendations on student funding applications.Writing confidential student accommodation summaries.Providing case management support to students.Determining the reasonability of an accommodation in relation to a student's disability.Essential Qualifications:Master's Degree in a relevant discipline.Minimum four years related experience.Demonstrated expertise in developing and monitoring accommodations.Knowledge of major mental illnesses.Experience working in clinical mental health settings.Ability to read and interpret medical documentation.Commitment to equity and inclusion principles.Excellent communication skills.Ability to navigate complex situations.Superior organizational skills.Assets (Nonessential):Knowledge of case management and local resources.Assessment and crisis intervention skills.Knowledge of community mental health sector.To be successful in this role you will be:Multi-taskerOrganizedResourcefulTeam playerNOTE: This is a seven (7) month term position. Occasional overtime, with approval from manager.Closing Date: 09/23/2024, 11:59PM ETEmployee Group: USWAppointment Type: Budget - TermSchedule: Full-TimePay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 13 -- $84,813. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $108,463.Lived Experience Statement: Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging.Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community.
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