Disability Accommodation Specialist - UCLA Health

Join UCLA Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare excellence, as they expand their Human Resources team with two vital roles: Leaves Analyst and Disability Accommodation Specialist. These hybrid positions (two days in-office) play a pivotal part in supporting their employees through expert management of Workers' Compensation, disability accommodations, and compliance with ADAAA, FEHA, FMLA, and related laws. As a Leaves Analyst, you'll manage a caseload of Workers' Compensation claims, from investigation to resolution, ensuring effective treatment and timely settlements. As a Disability Accommodation Specialist, you'll lead the interactive process to assess job functions and implement accommodations for employees with temporary or permanent restrictions. This is your chance to grow your career with an organization that's redefining healthcare innovation, sustainability, and employee care-don't wait, apply today!

Another Source's client, UCLA Health, is recruiting a Disability Accommodation Specialist to join their team.

Internally titled Disability Management Consultant.

Here's a little about UCLA Health and the position they are recruiting for:

UCLA Health is among the most comprehensive and advanced healthcare systems in the world. Together, UCLA Health and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA strive every day to be a model that redefines the standard of excellence in health care. It is our integrated mission to provide state-of-the-art patient care, to train top medical professionals, and to support pioneering research and discovery.

What's in it for you?

UCLA Health offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit package. The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000.

https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/benefits/

About the role:

As the Disability Accommodation Specialist, you will coordinate all activities of the UCLA Health System's Disability Management Services program with major areas of responsibility including both occupational and non-occupational injury and disability. You will demonstrate subject matter expert level expertise with ADAAA, FEHA, FMLA, CFRA, CAPDLL and knowledge of Labor Code 132a. In collaboration with the Manager-LOA/WDCM, effectively delivers UCLA Health's Disability Management program by providing direction and expertise in complying with state and federal and statutory law, facilitating the interactive process, identifying and implementing process improvements, and ongoing program development. This position will assess essential job functions and review requests for medical accommodation for both temporary and permanent work restrictions. Ensure smooth delivery of client services in all facets of disability management.

What you will be doing:

Serve as the subject matter expert for integrated disability leave program, inclusive of workers' compensation, non-occupational disability, and return-to-work programs.

• Work directly with Employee/Labor Relations, management, and employees to resolve claims in a timely manner to minimize costs and exposure.

• Advises and collaborates on UCLA Health's Disability Management program by providing technical guidance, support day-to-day disability operations.

• Educates LOA/DM/WC teams on federal and statutory laws.

• Manage relationships with third party claims administrator (Sedgwick), various Job Accommodation vendors, and partner with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in claims handling that are within University expectations.

• Ensures practices are within Disability Management programs standards and University policy and procedure, applicable California regulatory requirements, codes of practice, and internal organizational standards.

• Assists with operational oversight of both occupational and non-occupational disability accommodations to reduce overall lost days and increase unit productivity.

• Provides support in accordance with the University of California Office of the President for reporting and implementation of UC programs and initiatives.

• Coordinates with other HR teams when needed to resolve Employment Relations, Leave Management (inclusive of Medical Separation) and various Benefits issues (inclusive of UCRP Disability Income Programs).

• Ensure effective collaboration, coordination and communication between Human Resources, managers and employees.

• Provide timely and consistent review and advice on medical separation cases.

• Educates management as to Special Selection and/or Reassignment processes under applicable laws and mandates described by UC accommodation rules.

• Deliver training/educational programs regarding Disability Management; specifically return to work practices, medical accommodations, interactive process and related disability issues.

What we'd like to see from you:

• Bachelor's degree in business, social sciences, or related field preferred;

• 3-5 years of Disability Management experience, inclusive of the application of collective bargaining agreements, case law, directives, policies, and legislation;

• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and organizational skills;

• Ability to ask thoughtful questions to understand past precedents and practices;

• Proven relationship management skills required to effectively partner with staff at all levels of the organization. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook;

• Exceptional time management and multi-tasking skills;

• Demonstrated ability to conduct root cause analysis and problem resolution;

• Exceptional attention to detail and delivery of world class service;

• Effective verbal and written communication skills;

• Highly professional and strong interpersonal skills;

• Maintains confidential information with great candor;

• Intellectually curious and self-directed learner;

• Strong knowledge base of UC policy, contracts, and UCPath SOPs.

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