Disability Intake Facilitator

Disability Intake Facilitator

Santa Rosa Junior College

Salary: $5,273.00 - $6,412.00 Monthly

Job Type: Classified

Job Number: 21-01460

Location: Santa Rosa, CA

Department: Disability Resources

Closing:

Description

APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE: 4/1/25

Position is open until filled. Completed applications received by the application review deadline will be given priority consideration. It is the candidate's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials, noted under the application procedures section of this job announcement are submitted.

A completed application will have the following:

• Santa Rosa Junior College/SchoolJobs.com employment application
• References
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Copies of transcripts
• Classified Equivalency Application (if applicable)

See Application Procedures for more information

TENTATIVE TIMELINE
The following timeline dates are tentative and subject to change, as determined by the Screening and Interviewing Committee:

• Application Review Deadline: 4/1/25
• First Round of Interviews: Week of 4/22/25
• Finalist Interviews: 5/1/25
• Desired Start Date: 6/1/25

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Salary Range: $5,273.00 -$6,412.00 per month (24/25 Classified Salary Schedule); maximum initial placement at mid-range, which is $5,817.00 per month (placement within this range is based on assessment of previous experience as documented in application materials).
• Fringe Benefits: The District offers a competitive health & benefits package for employees and eligible dependents. You can learn more on our https://hr.santarosa.edu/benefits-regular-employees.
• Leave/Holiday Time: Full-time classified Unit members earn 8 hours of sick leave and start off accruing hours of vacation for each month worked (accrual rate increases after first year of employment and rates are pro-rated for part-time employees). Employees are also compensated for holidays recognized by the District (18 holidays/year, pro-rated for part-time employees).

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, facilitate the eligibility intake process for students with disabilities; interact and assist students with psychiatric disorders, auto-immune diseases, developmental, physical, and sensory disabilities, and learning disabilities to determine how their particular condition(s) may meet eligibility for disability support services; request, analyze and evaluate medical reports and disability verifications from heath care professionals and other educational institutions; issues Access Permits; maintain highly confidential medical and educational records.

This is a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-months per year, classified position. The tentative work schedule will be Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm. This position is contingent upon funding and Board approval.

SCOPE:

The Disability Intake Facilitator has in-depth knowledge about the disabilities and needs of individuals with disabilities; facilitates access to the educational setting; interacts with students and screens individual disability documentation for eligibility; provides information about possible appropriate academic support services; coordinates the scheduling of student appointments and learning disability assessment; assists with the loan of assistive technology and equipment.

Essential Functions

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Incumbents routinely perform approximately 80% of the duties below.

• Requests and analyzes medical reports and disability verifications from state licensed care providers; explains disability verification requirements to providers; and maintains confidential student files.
• Refers students with disabilities to appropriate community and District resources; serves as a liaison for students with appropriate departments and agencies.
• Interprets and explains District policies and procedures to students, faculty and staff who are requesting information and/or using services; adheres to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA.
• May assist with instructing students in the use of devices and equipment such as electric wheelchairs, communication devices for the Deaf, digital recording devices, and other technologies and coordinate the equipment loan services for the department.
• Assists students with registration, petitions and other college forms.
• May serve as a lead worker to other classified staff in the area.
• May supervise and organize the work of student and short-term, non-continuing employees.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

ABILITY TO:

Interpret medical reports; demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse student population who may exhibit disabilities such as medical frailties, psychiatric disorders, acquired brain injuries and physical and developmental disabilities; write clear and concise reports; maintain confidential files; understand, follow and give oral and written directions; interpret and apply policies and procedures; maintain cooperative working relationships.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Services and equipment available to students with disabilities; District and community resources available for individuals with disabilities; current provisions of Americans with Disabilities Act, FERPA, HIPPA and Title 5; proper English usage; standard office productivity software and specialized systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates/incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications as detailed below, or file for equivalency. Equivalency decisions are made on the basis of a combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. If requesting consideration on the basis of equivalency, an Equivalency Application is required at the time of interest in a position (equivalency decisions are made by Human Resources, in coordination with the department where the vacancy exists, if needed.)

Education:

Associate's degree.

Experience:

Previous (less than one year of full-time equivalent experience) experience working in a related educational setting. Some work experience with disabled persons preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting equipment (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking.

Application Procedures

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide the following:

• A completed Santa Rosa Junior College Employment Application and responses to Agency-wide Questions. Please note resumes are not a substitute for completing the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Applications will be considered incomplete if no work experience is listed, or if other required application fields are missing or incomplete.
• Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references. One reference must be from a supervisor.
• A brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position, including how you meet the minimum and preferred requirements and are qualified to perform the essential functions as listed in this section of the job posting.
• Current Resume.
• Copies of transcripts of all college-level coursework. Transcripts must state that the Degree(s) has been conferred or awarded. A copy of a diploma may be submitted in addition to the transcripts. If selected for the position, official transcripts must be submitted prior to employment. Unofficial copies (all pages) will be accepted if the unofficial document includes a seal, watermark, or other proof that the document was provided by an educational institution.
• If you do not possess minimum qualifications as noted under the Minimum Qualifications Section of the job posting, you must complete and attach the https://hr.santarosa.edu/sites/hr.santarosa.edu/files/ClassEquivAppfinal.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ and supporting documents, including narrative synopsis, to your employment application in order to be considered.
PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED.

Candidate Accommodations:

• Candidates must be able to perform the job duties included in this job posting in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• Accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• If you are in need of special services or facilities due to a disability in order to apply or interview for this opening, please contact the Human Resources Department.

 

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