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College Disability Services Assistant

Employer
Dallas College
Location
Eastfield

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Community College

Job Details

College Disability Services Assistant

Job no: 498337
Work type: Part-time
Location: Eastfield
Work Schedule: Varies (No more than 19.5 hours per week)

Job Title Code
T02

Salary Level
N02

Hourly Rate (Part-Time)
$15.38 per hour

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Position Type
Staff

Position Summary
Provides administrative support functions requiring the exercise of independent judgment, initiative and attention to detail in the administration and coordination of vocational rehabilitation programs for disabled and disadvantaged students.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to interpret policies, regulations and rules; makes decisions requiring independent judgment; composes correspondence independently; keeps complex records and prepares reports. Ability to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports and communicate with others. Oral and written communication skills to interact with varying levels of DCCCD staff, students and members of the general public from diverse backgrounds. Strong knowledge and experience providing effective customer service.

Physical Requirements
Occasionally required to assist disabled students with their physical needs; generally works with light, easy to handle material requiring little physical effort.

Minimum Knowledge and Experience
Associate’s degree or higher plus one year of experience working in a public or private agency organized to provide services for the disabled or high school graduate plus three years’ experience working in a public or private agency organized to provide services for the disabled . Official transcript will be required. ***Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.***

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Communicates and coordinates with representatives of agencies, organizations and institutions to publicize programs for the disabled and attain services for current students. Assists students through assessment; scores and records results; communicates findings to agency counselors responsible for student rehabilitation programs. Provides liaison with agency counselors to furnish services to meet student's special needs and submit evaluations of student's progress. Works with Coordinator in finding, researching, and purchasing emerging adaptive software programs and equipment to better serve the disabled student population at the location. Undertakes necessary training in order to utilize the equipment. Instructs students on proper use of same. Organizes and coordinates physical arrangements for special events, meetings, projects, etc. Includes, but is not limited to: contacting participants; preparing agenda; reserving meeting rooms; preparing handouts; locating and negotiating with speakers; and preparing summaries of event used for budget and historical purposes. Compiles and maintains data, files and records regarding disabled students; prepares special reports at the request of the supervisor; provides supportive data for funding agency program applications and summaries. Performs other duties as required.

Advertised: 09 Jul 2019 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 23 Jul 2019 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time

Organization

Since 1965 the seven colleges of DCCCD — Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake and Richland — have served more than 3 million people. That's a lot of students! The colleges of DCCCD equip students for successful living and responsible citizenship in a rapidly changing local, national and world community by providing: — the first two years of a bachelor's degree — more than 100 high-demand career programs — enrichment and certification classes for a lifetime of learning — professors who are dedicated to your success, not a research grant — unparalleled quality at a tuition you can afford Check out jobs over on our careers page at opportunities.dcccd.edu.

Website                                                         http://www.dcccd.edu
Industry                                                        Higher Education
Company size                                               5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters                                                 Dallas, Texas
Type                                                              Educational Institution
Founded                                                        1965
Specialties                                                    Higher Education, Technical Certificates, and Vocational Degrees and Certificates

 

Locations                                                      The District Office (DO) houses the core districtwide administrative operations.
                                                                      We are situated just south of downtown Dallas, across the street from Dallas Police HQ and South Side on
                                                                      Lamar.

 

District Office                                               1601 S Lamar St, Dallas, Texas 75215
District Service Center                                  4343 IH – 30 Mesquite, TX 75150
Eastfield College                                           3737 Motley Drive Mesquite, Texas 75150
El Centro College                                          801 Main St. Dallas, Texas 75202
Richland College                                           12800 Abrams Rd. Dallas, Texas
Brookhaven College                                      3939 Valley View Ln. Farmers Branch, Texas
Cedar Valley College                                    3030 N Dallas Ave. Lancaster, Texas 75134
Mountain View College                                4849 W Illinois Ave. Dallas, Texas
North Lake College                                       5001 N MacArthur Blvd Irving, Texas 75038

Company info
Website
Telephone
2143781574
Location
1601 S. LAMAR ST
Dallas
TX
75215
US

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