Remote ADA Accommodation Specialist

Reliance-Matrix; United States; On-site; USD 57,800 - 78,040; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Health plan options

Dental & Vision coverage

Life & Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Education assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Reliance Matrix is seeking a Workforce Accommodations Specialist to assess and manage accommodation requests, partnering with employees, healthcare providers, and employers to identify suitable supports under ADA, PWFA, and state requirements.

You will guide the interactive process, maintain HIPAA-compliant records, and collaborate with HR and medical vendors to validate accommodations while staying updated on applicable laws.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough and confidential assessments of accommodation requests, including reviewing medical documentation and engaging in an interactive process with employees and their supervisors/HR Partners.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees with disabilities, providing guidance and support in requesting and implementing reasonable accommodations.
• Manage a caseload of open accommodation requests.
• Facilitate the interactive process between the employee and their employer to determine the most effective accommodation.
• Engage with medical vendors to clarify and validate the request for accommodation.
• Review the essential job functions provided by the employer along with restrictions/limitations provided by the employee and their treating provider to confirm the employee can meet the essential functions with or without the accommodation(s) requested.
• Stay current on both State and Federal laws and regulations surrounding the ADA and other relevant legislation.
• Educate employees and HR on complicated aspects of return to work, accommodations, and complex case processes.
• Responsible and accountable for maintaining and protecting personal health information.

Skills

Return to Work Services

Labor Relations

Absence Management

Disability Claim Management

Project Management

ADA compliance

FMLA

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Facilitation

Communication skills

Independent work

Organizational skills

Education

BS/BA in Human Resource Management or Vocational Rehabilitation

Job description

Reliance Matrix is seeking a Workforce Accommodations Specialist to assess and manage accommodation requests, partnering with employees, healthcare providers, and employers to identify suitable supports under ADA, PWFA, and state requirements.

You will guide the interactive process, maintain HIPAA-compliant records, and collaborate with HR and medical vendors to validate accommodations while staying updated on applicable laws.