Employee Accommodation Specialist

University of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking an Employee Accommodation Specialist to guide disability accommodations, consult with stakeholders, and manage case files supporting ADA Title I compliance and campus policy adherence.

You will support the interactive process for employees/applicants, develop training, and maintain confidentiality while working with divisional representatives and supervisors in a hybrid onsite/remote environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of work experience providing case management, vocational rehabilitation, or disability services to individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to interpret medical information and provide accommodation strategies.
• Excellent oral and written communication with a high degree of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Drafts and analyzes documentation to demonstrate compliance with regulations and policies.
• Disseminates disability information and resources to employees and advocates.
• Consults with employees and campus stakeholders on complex disability-related matters and provides recommendations.
• Assist with program development activities.
• Data stewardship and support for data management.
• Develops and delivers training programs and resource materials on disability services.

Skills

Disability Services

Case Management

Communication Skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling / Vocational Rehabilitation / Social Work / Counseling

Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling / Vocational Rehabilitation / Social Work / Counseling

Job description

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Disability Services Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Employee Accommodation Specialist specializes in workplace accommodations and consults with internal stakeholders on complex disability-related employment matters, creates case files, and develops and delivers educational training to best ensure institution-wide compliance with the requirements of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title I and institution disability policies and procedures.

The Employee Accommodation Specialist must have the expertise and skills to provide direct support to employees, Divisional Disability Representatives (DDRs), and supervisors during the interactive disability accommodation process for employees/applicants. In some cases, the incumbent will lead the interactive process. The ability to think creatively regarding workplace accommodations for employees/applicants with a broad range of disabilities within the framework of complex federal, state, and university rules/regulations/policies is critical.

The incumbent must have knowledge of, and experience with, a wide variety of medical and disability issues including the ability to understand and interpret medical information. They must have experience providing accommodation strategies to a variety of work environments and/or other related settings.

The incumbent must have exceptional oral and written communication skills in order to manage challenging accommodation situations while maintaining a high level of confidentiality. They must be adept at communicating with individuals with a wide variety of disabilities and/or medical conditions. The Employee Accommodation Specialist is expected to exercise considerable judgment, discretion, and initiative while maintaining a high degree of flexibility.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Drafts, analyzes, and compiles documentation to demonstrate compliance and good-faith efforts with regulations, policies, and procedures

• Disseminates disability information and resources to employees and their advocates to ensure understanding of disability rights and responsibilities

• Consults with employees, disabilities representatives, managers, supervisors, and other campus stakeholders on complex disability-related employment matters and provides solution recommendations according to established policies, laws, and best practices

• Assist with program development activities

• Data stewardship: Assist with and support data management efforts

• Develops, delivers, and promotes training programs and resource materials for various stakeholder groups to disseminate accurate information and provide guidance with regards to disability services

Department:

• The Employee Disability Resources (EDR) Office, housed within the Office of Human Resources, serves as the university wide resource for employee and job applicant workplace accommodation processes. EDR provides guidance, consultation, education, and referral services to support access and inclusion in compliance with employment-related federal and state reasonable accommodation laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA- Title I), Rehabilitation Act, Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, and Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act (PWFA). Through this work, EDR helps identify and remove barriers to employment while promoting equitable participation in the workplace. The EDR Office is located on the UW-Madison campus in Madison, Wisconsin. Staff work in a hybrid environment that combines onsite and remote work, with regular onsite presence required to collaborate with colleagues, meet with employees and campus partners, and support the interactive accommodation process.

Compensation:

• $65,000 (Minimum) depending on qualifications.

• Actual pay is determined at hire and is based on experience and qualifications.

• This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.

Required Qualifications:

• Two years of work experience providing case management, vocational rehabilitation, or disability services to individuals with an array of disabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three or more years work experience providing case management, vocational rehabilitation, or disability services to individuals with an array of disabilities.

Education:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in preferred concentration in Rehabilitation Counseling, Vocational Rehabilitation, Social Work, Counseling or related field

• Preferred: Master’s degree in preferred concentration in Rehabilitation Counseling, Vocational Rehabilitation, Social Work, Counseling or related field

Contact Information:

Kayla Eckerty, [e-mail], 608-890-4609

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal OpportunityEmployer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgroundsand encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.