Disability & Accommodations Specialist

Reliance Matrix; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

401(k) company match

Medical plans (3 options)

Health Savings Account

Dental and vision coverage

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Support

Hybrid work arrangements

Tuition Reimbursement & Continuing PD

Paid Time Off (20+ days)

Volunteer days & EAP

Employee Resource Group program

Job summary

Reliance Matrix is seeking a Workforce Accommodations Specialist to partner with employees, healthcare providers and employers to identify and implement reasonable accommodations under the ADAAA and related laws.

You will assess accommodation requests, manage a caseload, and support return-to-work processes while maintaining HIPAA privacy and confidentiality across the organization. Flexible location options may apply.

Qualifications

• Experience with RTW Services, Labor Relations, Absence Management, Disability Claim Management, Project Management
• Experience with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and familiarity with FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act)
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Conduct confidential assessments of accommodation requests and engage in an interactive process with employees and supervisors/HR Partners.
• Serve as primary contact for employees with disabilities, guiding and supporting accommodation requests.
• Manage a caseload of open accommodation requests.
• Facilitate the interactive process between employee and employer to determine effective accommodations.
• Engage with medical vendors to clarify and validate accommodation requests.
• Review essential job functions and employee restrictions to confirm feasibility with accommodations.
• Stay current on state and federal laws (ADAAA, FMLA, etc.).
• Educate employees and HR on return-to-work and complex case processes.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant confidentiality and detailed documentation.
• Collaborate with team, client representatives, and management on improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Facilitation skills

Oral and written communication

Independent work

Organizational skills

ADA & FMLA familiarity

Equivalent experience

Education

BS/BA in Human Resource Management, Vocational Rehabilitation, or equivalent work experience

Job description

Reliance Matrix is seeking a Workforce Accommodations Specialist to partner with employees, healthcare providers and employers to identify and implement reasonable accommodations under the ADAAA and related laws.

You will assess accommodation requests, manage a caseload, and support return-to-work processes while maintaining HIPAA privacy and confidentiality across the organization. Flexible location options may apply.