Disabilities Specialist 3
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, California 92521

Job Description

The Student Disability Resources Center provides services for students with various permanent or temporary disabilities that medically, cognitively, or psychologically impede academic progress. These disabilities may include: learning disabilities; attention deficit disorder; autism, visual, mobility, or hearing impairments; psychological disabilities; chronic systemic disorders (e.g., lupus, Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis, diabetes); fractures, strains, or stress injuries. The Disability Specialist interprets medical documentation to recommend and facilitate reasonable accommodations for students with learning, neurological, and psychological disabilities to ensure their access to the educational opportunities of the University of California, Riverside. The Specialist works with individual students to determine eligibility for disability-related accommodations and provides appropriate follow-up and disability-related counseling. They serve as the campus resource specialist in the development of accommodations and academic adjustments for this population, providing on-going consultation and problem-solving assistance to faculty and staff. This job is designed as a Career Ladder recruitment, in which it has been posted at two different levels. The applicant will be assessed based on the minimum requirements for the recruitment for which they applied. If your qualifications are better aligned for the lower-level position and you meet those minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply directly to recruitment # 201804028626.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology or related field, or a Master's degree in counseling psychology (or related field) and two years of experience as a professional psychologist. Preferred

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement
Minimum of 5 years of related experience. Required
Experience in interpreting psycho-educational reports and neuropsychiatric reports, and ability to apply this information for determination of appropriate disability accommodations. Required
Experience conducting neuropsychological assessments or learning disability assessments. Preferred
Experience in disability management and or crisis management with adults with disabilities. Preferred
Experience working at a higher education research institution. Preferred

License Requirements
License Requirement
Licensed Psychologist. Preferred
Licensed Educational Psychologist. Preferred

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) Preferred
Learning Disability Specialist Certification Preferred




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Preferred Years Of Experience:

5 Year(s)

Education Required:

Masters Degree - MA

Employment/Position Type:

Full Time
Date Posted : 07/25/2018