Human Resources Assistant

Human Resouces/ADA Compliance

Must have ADA experience and compliance knowledge.

• Effectively manages life cycle of assigned accommodation requests to include general administration, comprehensive case management and program compliance with the relevant employment laws and established ADA Compliance Branch service level agreements.
• Ensures compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA).
• Engages applicants, employees, medical professionals, supervisors, and internal stakeholders to respond to requests for reasonable accommodation.
• Ensures that the interactive process required by the ADA is performed consistently for all reasonable accommodation requests submitted to the ADA Compliance Branch.
• Drafts compliant correspondence to the requester and all other stakeholders, ensuring the analysis, determination and next steps regarding accommodation requests are clearly delineated.
• Facilitates lactation arrangements for nursing mothers returning to work following childbirth. Works with operations and administrative staff to ensure lactation.
• Maintains records of lactation arrangements granted and the terms and conditions of those arrangements.
• Considers both the employees’ need for accommodation, requirements under the ADA and the business priorities of the Authority in making accommodation decisions.
• Evaluates restrictions and accommodation options while considering all applicable policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all protected health information (PHI).
• Works with the Office of Health and Wellness clinical staff to assess the restrictions of employees returning to duty to determine if and which accommodations must be offered.
• Assists in managing employee time away from work while ensuring that the Authority's safety priorities are met.
• Facilitates communication with medical providers the Chief Medical Officer to clarify and validate documentation that supports the requests for reasonable accommodation.
• Ensures that the ADA Compliance Branch delivers compliant and effective reasonable accommodation determinations.
• Thoroughly documents, tracks and maintains accurate records. This includes maintaining the status of all accommodation requests throughout the interactive process.
• Ensures that ADA and US Department of Labor (DOL) recordkeeping requirements are met for all reasonable accommodation requests.
• Facilitates training for the programs and functions of the ADA Compliance Branch to include reasonable accommodation, lactation breaks and ADA job reassignment.
• Supports the Internal Business Operations (IBOP) priority of promoting a diverse, inclusive, and discrimination-free work environment.
• Facilitates employee ergonomic evaluations.
• Stays current on both State and Federal laws and regulations surrounding the ADA and other relevant legislation.
• Partners with the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) to explore effective accommodation.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Hyattsville, MD 20785: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person