Job Responsibility:

Develops individual accommodation service plans and coordinates and facilitates the delivery of support services to students with disabilities on campus and at a distance. Coordinates services with faculty, TRU staff and community representatives and refers when appropriate. Reviews medical and psycho-educational documentation to determine functional limitations and required accommodations, conducts intake interviews, determines need for a detailed service plan, participates in information sessions for individuals, groups, and families/caregivers and provides some direct services.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Develops, implements and coordinates individual accommodation service plans for face to face students and those studying at a distance, according to established policies, guidelines and best practices.

- Conducts initial student interviews.

- Reviews skilled medical and psycho-educational documentation in order to determine functional limitations and appropriate accommodations.

- Consults and liaises with faculty and staff regarding accommodation needs of individual students.

- Maintains contact as needed with students receiving service (e.g. follow up, changes to documentation and/or accommodations, etc.).

- Consults with Accessibility Services team, and/or refers complex cases to Director, Student Access and Academic Supports as appropriate.

- Updates and maintains confidential departmental student accommodation service records.

- Provides initial approval for and assistance to students with applications for Provincial and Federal disability grants,



as well as applications to other agencies for service and technology supports; consults and liaises with StudentAid BC and Financial Aid and Awards.

- Provides information and participates in information sessions, presentations, and workshops to TRU faculty, staff and the community regarding the department's services and specific accessibility issues.

- Refers students to other TRU services and/or community agencies as appropriate.

- Provides Accessibility Services information to prospective students and community organizations (e.g. schools) upon request.

- Occasionally assigns tasks to auxiliary and support staff.

- Assists with priority/high needs registration, campus orientation, test and exam accommodation as needed.

REPORTS TO Director, Student Access and Academic Supports

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Psychology, Social Work, etc.)

EXPERIENCE:

- Four years' experience in disability service provision in an educational environment

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES RELATED TO THE JOB

- Knowledge of human rights legislation, including the Human Rights Code (BC) and Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, disability related issues and resources, statutory obligations, and confidentiality and privacy guidelines
- Excellent assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent problem solving skills and creative solution finding
- Ability to deal with challenging or difficult personalities
- Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team as well as independently

WORKING CONDITIONS

- Sitting at a desk or computer for extended periods of time
- Some off campus travel may be required
- General office conditions

📌 Accessibility Services Advisor (Kamloops)
🏢 Thompson Rivers University
📍 Kamloops