[humanser] A Change for Me and A Great Opportunity For Someone

Tue May 24 01:32:46 UTC 2011

Hello & Congratulations on your new position.

It is exciting to move into new challenges and our Human Services degrees 
allow us to travel in many professional directions.

Thank you for announcing the career possibility.

JD Townsend, LCSW
Daytona Beach, Florida, Earth, Sol System
Helping the light dependent to see.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kathy McGillivray" <kjm at usfamily.net>
To: "Human Services Mailing List" <humanser at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 9:14 PM
Subject: [humanser] A Change for Me and A Great Opportunity For Someone

> Hello. I have some news to share. I will be leaving my position as 
> director of Disability Services at Bethel University in Minnesota to serve 
> as director of Disability Services at Hamline University, also in the Twin 
> Cities. I will be starting there on June 6. As a result, my position at 
> Bethel is open. Bethel is a wonderful place to work and this is a great 
> opportunity for someone with the right combination of skills and for whom 
> a Christian liberal arts institution is a fit. IF you want to chat more 
> about Bethel or the position, please feel free to email me and I'll let 
> you know the best way to contact me or I can give you a call. This 
> position should be posted on Bethel's Website on Monday. Visit 
> www.bethel.edu and click on employment and you should see it under the 
> staff positions.
>
>
>
> I've served at Bethel for 11 years and it's been a fabulous growth 
> opportunity for me. While I'm sad to leave Bethel, I'm excited about my 
> new adventure ahead. Here is the Bethel job description:
>
>
>
> POSITION DESCRIPTION
>
>
>
> POSITION TITLE: Director of Disability Services
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>
>
> DEPARTMENT:     Office of Disability Services
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> REPORTS TO:     Dean of Students and Community Life
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>
> PRIMARY PURPOSE:
>
>
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> Provide leadership and oversight of all disability-related access and 
> programming for students, staff and faculty from all schools of Bethel 
> University, including all campuses of Bethel Seminary. This position works 
> with the institutional compliance officer, as well as faculty and 
> administrators, to ensure access and equal opportunities for Bethel 
> community members and guests with disabilities.
>
>
>
> ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
>
> Provides leadership in and personal example of Royal Care to team members 
> and institution through an unrelenting quest for excellence and service. 
> Exhibits a warm and caring attitude that is characterized by cheerfulness, 
> enthusiasm, and helpfulness. As an institutional leader exhibits a 
> commitment to creating a campus environment that is safe, affirming, and 
> rewarding.
>
> Leads efforts to transform the institutional culture by educating, 
> advocating for and raising awareness of inclusion and diversity related to 
> persons with disabilities
>
> Supervises professional staff, the administrative assistant/accommodations 
> coordinator, and student workers, as necessary.
>
> Provides direct services to qualified students with disabilities by 
> reviewing disability documentation to determine eligibility for services, 
> developing and implementing individualized plans for reasonable 
> accommodations and support, providing advocacy, support, and 
> problem-solving assistance as needed.
>
> Oversees provision of auxiliary services such as conversion of documents 
> into alternate formats, sign language interpreters, and note-taking 
> assistance.
>
> Consults with the office of Human Resources to determine and assist in 
> implementation of  reasonable accommodations for Bethel employees with 
> disabilities.
>
> Orients, collaborates with and serves as resource and liaison for 
> students, faculty, staff, and administrators regarding reasonable 
> accommodations, universal design, disability-related reconciliation, and 
> compliance with legal requirements.
>
>
>
> Consults with prospective students, parents, professionals, and other 
> external constituents.
>
>
>
> Keeps current with and disseminates information about disability law and 
> judicial interpretations. Makes related recommendations for implementation 
> to appropriate administrators, stakeholders and constituents to ensure 
> institutional compliance and effective service to persons with 
> disabilities.
>
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> Conducts faculty and staff in-service training on disability issues.
>
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> Ensures adaptive technology is updated and maintained.
>
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> Proposes, develops, and implements relevant guidelines and policies as 
> needed.
>
> Serves as the institution's Section 504 coordinator.
>
> Performs essential administrative tasks: documentation, accurate record 
> keeping, confidentiality, performance appraisals, and writing annual goals 
> and reports. Prepares and oversees and annual budget designed to increase 
> resources and facilities to serve persons with disabilities.
>
> Represents Disability Services and participates in the life of the Bethel 
> community by serving on various committees, such as the ADA/504 
> Coordinating Committee.
>
> Participates in professional development activities through professional 
> organizations, conferences, reading, professional study and workshops.
>
> Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean of Students and Community 
> Life.
>
>
>
> QUALIFICATIONS:
>
> * Master's degree in special education, counseling, rehabilitation or 
> other appropriate field
>
> * Prefer at least five years experience working with people who have 
> disabilities in higher education
>
> * Knowledge of relevant laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act 
> and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
>
> * Expertise in analyzing and interpreting psychometric reports
>
> * Commitment to and demonstrated effectiveness of leading change in campus 
> ethos for inclusion and diversity related to disability and reasonable 
> accommodation
>
> * A strong commitment to quality relationships, warmth, excellence, and 
> Christ-like service is essential. Must have a mature and contagious 
> evangelical Christian faith. Commitment to the evangelical mission of the 
> institution and the Bethel covenant is necessary. Must be able to work 
> with a diverse student population and demonstrate a commitment to the 
> development of whole and holy persons.
>
> * The ability to work in a professional and confidential manner with all 
> staff, students, parents, and publics is essential
>
> * Demonstrated effectiveness in collaborating and communicating with a 
> wide range of constituents and stakeholders
>
>
>
>
>
> ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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>
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> This is a full-time, exempt, 12-month position.
>
>
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>
> DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general 
> nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this 
> classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive 
> list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so 
> classified.
>
>
>
>
>
> 5/2011
>
>
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> BETHEL UNIVERSITY
>
> Director of Disability Services
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> Kathy McGillivray
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