Disabled Student Services Technician

Company: Southwestern Community College District
Location: Chula Vista
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Disabled Student Services Technician

Southwestern Community College District

Work Site: 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Department: Disability Support Services

District Values
Incumbents in District positions are expected to exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Director, Disability Support Services, perform a variety of technical duties related to the completion and processing of applications for Disabled Student Services (DSS); assist students in completing forms and provide specialized information concerning eligibility requirements and regulations; maintain data collection system and generate appropriate reports on program activities. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Provide assistance and information in person and on the telephone to students regarding services under the DSS program; explain applications, policies, procedures, requirements and restrictions; review completed forms for accuracy and completeness. Prepare applications and forms; review records for changes in status; request transcripts, records and other information as needed. Operate a computer terminal to obtain or verify information and records; input a variety of information and data to maintain records and files; operate a variety of other standard office machines and equipment. Respond to requests for information from District officials, faculty, students and other institutions. Plan, organize and conduct program orientations and workshops; attend on and off-campus workshops and conferences as assigned. Monitor service contacts and academic progress of students to assure compliance with applicable requirements and guidelines. Compile information and data and prepare various reports and forms as required; prepare and type forms, correspondence, requisitions and documents. Establish and maintain a variety of files and records; maintain confidentiality of information and records. Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of the program's function; research and compile information as required; schedule appointments for students with program staff. Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities:
MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF: State and federal regulations and guidelines concerning program--------s eligibility. Modern office practices, procedures and equipment. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Financial and statistical record-keeping techniques. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Oral and written communication skills. Applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws. Telephone techniques and etiquette. Basic math. Interviewing techniques.

ABILITY TO: Learn to interpret and explain laws, rules, regulations and policies regarding student disabled programs. Work effectively with a diversity of students with disabilities. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Work independently with little direction. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Meet schedules and timelines. Prepare and maintain program statistical records and reports. Complete work with many interruptions.

Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to: completion of two (2) years of college-level course work
AND
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in a student services area involving frequent student contact.

Minimum Qualifications: (Faculty and Academic Administrator Positions Only)


Desirable Qualifications:


Salary
Range 20, Steps 1-6, $4,713.17-$5,962.81. Initial placement for external applicants is Step 1. An excellent benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental, retirement, vacation, generous sick leave package, and life insurance is available for the employee and eligible dependents.-- -

Start Date

As soon as the successful candidate is identified and following the subsequent governing board approval.

Screening Deadline
All application materials must be received on-line at https://jobs.swccd.edu. Position is open until filled. Applications received by the first screening deadline of 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 19, 2023 are guaranteed to be reviewed by the selection committee. Any application received after the deadline is not guaranteed a review.

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Approximately). Work schedule may be adjusted to meet the needs of the department.-- -Successful candidate may be assigned to any of the campus sites (Chula Vista, National City, Otay Mesa, and/or San Ysidro).

Additional Information:
We regret we are unable to accept faxed, e-mailed, mailed, or hand delivered application materials. Only complete application materials submitted through SWC online system will be accepted. To complete and submit your application for this position, please visit our online employment website at https://jobs.swccd.edu. All required information must be submitted online before the review date and time indicated on the job posting.

A confirmation number will be assigned if your application packet has been successfully submitted. Assistance with the online application process is available through the Human Resources Office at 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910; telephone: (619) 482-6395 or e-mail to employment@swccd.edu.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all application materials are received by the review deadline date. A separate, complete application packet is required for each position for which you are applying for. All materials included in your application packet become District property, will not be returned, will not be copied, and will be considered for this opening only.

Candidates selected for employment with Southwestern Community College District must be fingerprinted by an electronic fingerprinting service (i.e. LiveScan) within 10 days of employment; provide clearance of tuberculosis (dated within the past 4 years and renewed every four years as a condition of continued employment) within 60 days of employment; provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

In addition to the above, for Faculty/Administrator positions (only), successful candidate must submit official (sealed) college transcripts confirming date degree conferred and/or a valid CA Community College Credential.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to candidates with verified disabilities. Accommodation requests should be made at the time the interview appointment is scheduled.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Southwestern Community College District will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

The Southwestern Community College District shall not discriminate against any person in employment or in any program affiliated with the District on the basis of age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security Report -----" Southwestern College is committed to assisting all members of the community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report is available on the SWCPD website at https://www.swccd.edu/student-support/safety-and-security/jeanne-clery-act/.

If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security Report, which contains this information, you can stop by the SWC College Police Department or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (619) 482-6390.

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention; public safety authority; crime reporting policies; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking; the procedures the College will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the College or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.

This information is required by law and is provided by the SWC College Police Department.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Plan (DAAPP) -----" More information about the DAAPP, including the Drug Free Environment and Drug Prevention Program Policy and Procedure and Biennial report can be found in the Health and Safety Section of the campus Consumer Information page ( http://www.swccd.edu/index.aspx?page=1084)

To apply, visit: https://jobs.swccd.edu/postings/4248









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