KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in applied Disability Studies, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Applied Psychology or 5+ years of relevant experience;
• Progressive experience, working specifically with individuals with mental health disabilities;
• Knowledge of the functional impact of disability related concerns and the resulting impact on student’s academic and social participation in a post-secondary educational environment;
• Knowledge of funding opportunities for students with disabilities e.g. BSWD, BUSU Student Health Plan, ODSP;
• Working knowledge of universal instructional design;
• Awareness of community resources to facilitate appropriate referrals and support for students with disabilities;
• Knowledge of assistive technology and implications for students in the post-secondary educational environment.
• Expertise in assisting students to problem-solve learning issues, with the ability to implement appropriate intervention for students e.g., self-advocacy skill development, time management training;
• Demonstrated experience delivering disability-related counselling e.g., transition issues, course-specific concerns, employment issues; crisis intervention and case management services;
• Strong understanding of Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities (MTCU) mandates for providing accessibility services and legislative requirements;
• Effective communication skills and the ability to advocate for the needs of students;
• Strong negotiation, problem solving, conflict resolution and mediation skills.

PREFERRED OR ASSET SKILLS:

• Experience in a post-secondary environment.

Reporting to the Manager, Student Accessibility Services, the Case Manager will provide support to students with disabilities by participating in assessment interviews, reviewing medical documentation and developing accommodation plans. The Case Manager will work with faculty and university departments, providing disability-related solution-focused education and advising.