Posting Details

Position Information

Posting NumberSF00822Job TitleCoordinator, Case Management and Disability ServicesPosition Number109328FTE1.00FLSAExemptPosition TypeProfessional StaffUnionPSA/NEA - Professional Staff AssocPay Grade Level11Pay Grade Range$60,041 - $75,155Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent Department Information

DepartmentDisability Svs for Students Contact(s)Contact Phone/ExtensionContact EmailPhysical DemandsCampus LocationKingstonGrant FundedNoExtension Contingency NotesJob Description SummaryDuties and Responsibilities

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by August 16, 2019. Second consideration may be given to applications received by August 30, 2019. Applications received subsequent to second consideration date (August 30, 2019) may not be given full consideration.
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Department: Disability Svs for Students (DSS) and Outreach and Intervention.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Support students through challenges, connect them to appropriate campus and community resources, and promote growth in self-advocacy. Collaboratively coordinate and deliver university accessibility services and support for students with disabilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Dean of Students/Accessibility and Inclusion and Assistant Director of Outreach and Intervention, implement case management and individual intervention strategies for students needing behavioral intervention (i.e., disruptive students, students indicating self-harm or other-direct threat, substance abuse prevention, emotional wellbeing, and safety.)
Establish and supervise delivery and database documentation of essential services to students with disabilities, including reasonable accommodations to support equal opportunity in URI academic and co-curricular programs and services primarily at the Providence Campus.
Serve in a triage/referral capacity to provide support and assessment for the type of resources and assistance needed for academic and personal success, including appropriate disability-related options.
Assist and advise in guiding University departments regarding accessibility options in courses, programs, and services; as well as guidance for providing services to students with disabilities.
Design and implement individual, group, and environmental interventions to increase awareness of mental health problems, available supports and decrease impact of disruptive student behavior on all aspects of campus life.

Provide follow-up case management support for students referred through the University Student Assistance Teams, primarily at the College for Education and Professional Studies and the Nursing Education Center.

Work directly with students and coordinates with appropriate university
personnel including University Police, Counseling Center, Health Services, Early Alert Services, Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services, as well as local hospitals and police agencies.

Work at the Providence Campus, the Nursing Education Center, and the Kingston campus.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as trainer in areas of disruptive students and student mental health issues for faculty and staff.

Compile statistical reports and documents for the Dean of Students Office.

Represent the Office on University, Division and other committees, and at University events.

Perform other duties as required.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers, printers, word processing, database management and spreadsheet software. Microsoft Office.

Required Qualifications

REQUIRED:

1. Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or college student personnel.

2. Minimum of two years of administrative or instructional experience working with college students in a higher education setting.

3. Demonstrated ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential communications.

4. Demonstrated crisis management experience.

5. Demonstrated experience with issues of disability.

6. Demonstrated working knowledge of Federal Regulations 504, Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act, and FERPA.

7. Demonstrated experience with accommodation determinations.

8. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

9. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

10. Demonstrated understanding of student development theory.

11. Demonstrated knowledge of common issues and challenges facing a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students.

12. Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

13. Willingness to work nonstandard hours (e.g., evenings, weekends, late nights).

14. Demonstrated experience with technology (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

15. Demonstrated decision-making skills.

16. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED:

1. Demonstrated evidence of License or License-eligible (LSW, LICSW, LMHC).

2. Demonstrated experience with Student Management software (i.e. Maxient, Starfish, or similar software)

ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date07/31/2019Closing DateSpecial Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

(#3) “Other Document” – names and contact information of three professional references.

Quicklink for Postinghttp://jobs.uri.edu/postings/6171Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Resume
3. Other Document

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology or college student personnel?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have a minimum of two years of administrative or instructional experience working with college students in a higher education setting?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have demonstrated ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential communications?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have demonstrated crisis management experience?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have demonstrated experience with issues of disability?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Do you have demonstrated working knowledge of Federal Regulations 504, Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act, and FERPA?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * Do you have demonstrated experience with accommodation determinations?
   • Yes
   • No
8. * Do you have demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills?
   • Yes
   • No
9. * Do you have demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills?
   • Yes
   • No
10. * Do you have demonstrated understanding of student development theory?
    • Yes
    • No
11. * Do you have demonstrated knowledge of common issues and challenges facing a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students?
    • Yes
    • No
12. * Do you have demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment?
    • Yes
    • No
13. * Do you have willingness to work nonstandard hours (e.g., evenings, weekends, late nights)?
    • Yes
    • No
14. * Do you have demonstrated experience with technology (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)?
    • Yes
    • No
15. * Do you have demonstrated decision-making skills?
    • Yes
    • No
16. * Do you have demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations?
    • Yes
    • No
17. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Public Job Posting
    • Internal Job Posting
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication
    • Personal Referral
    • Website
    • Other