What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accessibility Advisor position at City of Evanston?
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have hands-on work or volunteer experience with individuals with disabilities as well as knowledge of ADA accessibility and the City of Evanston’s ADA/Disability Services
- Must be highly motivated to assist others in providing accessible opportunities for the community
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Maintain effective and open communication with the City’s ADA Coordinator
- Provide in-person assessment of programs, services, and activities held within the City of Evanston
- Collaborate with the City’s ADA Coordinator to provide trainings and resources to City staff as well as individuals or groups affiliated with the City
- Enthusiastically advocate for the disability community
- Maintain a professional attitude with City staff, Evanston affiliates, and community members
- Attend mandatory trainings
- Complete evaluations and surveys as needed, in a timely manner
- Maintain own schedule and submit hours worked in a timely manner, as guided by the City payroll schedule
- Organize transportation to and from Evanston event locations
- Perform other duties as assigned by the ADA Coordinator or designee
JobID: 1171
Position Type:
Parks, Recreation & Community Services - Seasonal
Parks, Recreation & Community Services - Seasonal
Date Posted:
1/29/2025
1/29/2025
Location:
Various Locations
Various Locations
Accessibility Advisor Job Description
Position Type:
Parks, Recreation & Community Services - Seasonal
Date Posted:
2/1/25
Location:
Various locations
Parks, Recreation & Community Services - Seasonal
Date Posted:
2/1/25
Location:
Various locations
Description:
The Accessibility Advisor is responsible for advocating on behalf of the disability community, educating and supporting City staff as well as contracted vendors and instructors, volunteers, community affiliates and other individuals or groups connected with the City of Evanston through first-hand experience and knowledge of the needs of individuals with disabilities.
Qualifications:
The Accessibility Advisor is responsible for advocating on behalf of the disability community, educating and supporting City staff as well as contracted vendors and instructors, volunteers, community affiliates and other individuals or groups connected with the City of Evanston through first-hand experience and knowledge of the needs of individuals with disabilities.
Qualifications:
Essential Functions:
Marginal Functions:
?Rate:
Starting at $20.00/hour
Schedule:
This is a seasonal position that includes a varying number of working hours during the fall, winter, spring, and/or summer. Total hours will vary based on City and community needs but are estimated to be between 5-15 hours per month. Schedule will include preparation time to be determined in collaboration with the supervisor.
Supervision:
This position receives supervision support from the ADA Coordinator or designee.
Selection Procedure:
Structured Oral Interview
Starting at $20.00/hour
Schedule:
This is a seasonal position that includes a varying number of working hours during the fall, winter, spring, and/or summer. Total hours will vary based on City and community needs but are estimated to be between 5-15 hours per month. Schedule will include preparation time to be determined in collaboration with the supervisor.
Supervision:
This position receives supervision support from the ADA Coordinator or designee.
Selection Procedure:
Structured Oral Interview
To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org or contact Lauren Ruiz, Inclusion & Accessibility Division Manager/ADA Coordinator, at lruiz@cityofevanston.org or at (847) 424-5496.
Chosen candidates will be subject to qualifying pre-employment processes drug/alcohol screen and criminal background check.
The City of Evanston is an equal opportunity employer and ensures against discrimination in employment on the basis of a person’s race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, or gender identity. The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Human Resources Office at 847-448-8204 (voice) or 847-866-5095 (TTY).
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