Disability and Accommodation Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Acts as the subject matter expert within the disability and accommodation Center of Excellence, supporting the Strategic HR Partner across the organization.

• Champions HR excellence in all facets related to disability programs and accommodation management across designated service lines.

• Conducts data analysis and presents summarized findings regarding disability and accommodation management, including the identification of trends and gaps.

• Maintains effective communication with employees requiring accommodations to ensure a smooth and timely return to work; facilitates communication between employees and their managers in cases of complex disability-related accommodation needs or escalations.

• Collaborates with Workers' Compensation, Risk Management, and other relevant departments to address organizational requirements.

• Evaluates accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act, providing guidance to leaders and employees.

• Investigates available accommodations and reviews options as part of the interactive process.

• Drafts and/or suggests modifications to company policies to guarantee compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Keeps thorough and accurate records of leave and accommodation requests, adhering to legal requirements and best practices documentation.

• Aids in identifying and developing transitional return-to-work programs, supporting employees in returning safely and promptly, and offering temporary modified job roles when necessary.

• Collaborates with supervisors to modify workplace accommodations within the framework of return-to-work initiatives.

• Educates department heads on the benefits of effective return-to-work programs and shares recommended best practices to enhance their outcomes and experiences.

• Guides departments in exploring return-to-work possibilities by suggesting potential modified job roles within their sector.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Required)

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience (Required)

• Skills: Analytical Thinking, Communication, Computer Literacy, Group Problem Solving, Professional Presentation

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, and vision) starting on the first day of employment

• Choice of three medical plans, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and their dependents

• Pre-tax savings options with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions

• Company-paid life insurance, along with short-term and long-term disability coverage

• 401(k) plan featuring automatic contributions from Geisinger

• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows for rapid accrual of time

• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement available per calendar year

• MyHealth Rewards wellness program designed to enhance your health while earning financial incentives

• Family-friendly support options including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a complimentary Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your family

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; provides access to free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools, and more

• Optional benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet and legal insurance