Disability Support Services Counselor
Metropolitan Community College
Work in Omaha, Nebraska
part time temporary
Equal Opportunity Employer - Affirmative Action W/M/D/V
Disability Support Services Counselor
Contact:
Human Resources
 
Metropolitan Community College
 
P.O. Box 3777
 
Omaha, NE 68103-0777
 
Phone: (402) 457-2420
 
Fax: (402) 457-2237
For more information, call our Job Line at (402) 738-4050
Position Description

As a vital member of the Disability Support Services team, this position is responsible for providing access for students with disabilities in accordance with the ADA and national guidelines from AHEAD. Performs intake interviews with students and prospective students who have requested or been referred for disability related accommodations. Obtains and assesses documentation of disability in order to identify and implement appropriate academic adjustments/accommodations. Provides vocational, academic and individual counseling to students with disabilities. Works in collaboration with outside agencies to coordinate access and support services. Consults with faculty to identify and implement curriculum adjustments and other modifications as may be required to ensure equal educational opportunity. Maintains appropriate confidential student records, including statistical information. Attends monthly Disability Support Services staff meetings. Acts as a resource on disability related information to students, faculty, staff and the community.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree with minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Counseling required. Higher education counseling experience preferred. Strong communication and coordination skills, both written and verbal required. Position is located at the South Omaha Campus and involves travel to other campuses. Twenty (20) hours per week with flexible work schedule which may include one evening. For more information, please contact 457-2854. Hiring process includes background check. Official transcripts required at the time of hire. NOTE: College degrees obtained outside the U.S. accepted only when interpreted by transcript service members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

A completed application and academic transcripts are required. Cover letter and resume preferred.
 
Complete an application online or come to the Human Resources Office at the Fort Omaha Campus located at North 30th & Fort Streets, Building #32, Omaha, Nebraska 68111. Office hours are: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applications can also be completed online at the Fort Omaha Campus Library (457-2306), Elkhorn Valley Campus Library (289-1206), and the South Omaha Campus Career Center (738-4555). Please contact them to verify the hours of operation.  
Disability Support Services Counselor
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