F/W 26/27 - EmpowerAbility Communication & Media Assistant (Disability Programs Assistant)

Casual Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists

Purpose:
The Disability Programs Assistant is responsible for providing administrative, research, student and program development support for disability-specific programs within the university.

Education:
Must be enrolled as a York student.

Experience:

-Experience in an administrative, student-support, peer-support, program/event support, or communications role is an asset.
- Experience applying accessibility practices (, accessible documents, accessible customer service, inclusive events, or digital accessibility) is an asset.

Skills:

- Knowledge of disability-related and accessibility concepts, supports, and inclusive practices is an asset.
- Familiarity with disability justice principles and/or lived experience (personal or through community involvement) is an asset. disclosure is not required.
- Knowledge of the Social Model of Disability.
- Ability to present and share ide...