DSHS OOS Reasonable Accommodation Specialist
DSHS OOS Reasonable Accommodation Specialist
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Reasonable Accommodation Specialist Human Resource Consultant 4
Were seeking a Reasonable Accommodation Specialist to join our team where you will provide consultation on reasonable accommodation and manage the processes for all open RA cases for the Department of Social and Health Services staff.
As a Reasonable Accommodation Specialist you will provide professionallevel consultation and guidance to appointing authorities administrators managers supervisors and employees on a wide variety of sensitive complex issues involved with the Reasonable Accommodation case from intake to closure. You will provide technical assistance on reasonable accommodation requests and assist in responding to complaints related to reasonable accommodation cases.
We are looking for a team member who will provide effective consultation while efficiently managing competing priorities. You will be exhibiting superior customer service have exceptional organizational skills excellent attention to detail and be comfortable working independently.
To be successful in this role youll need to be detailoriented exhibit exceptional organizational and time management skills and be flexible in your thinking. Youll have the ability to work as part of a larger team and provide support to multiple managers and employees.
This job allows for a telework schedule. Theres inoffice work as needed for meetings training mailing and other business needs.
Some of what youll do- Facilitate the interactive reasonable accommodation process for an assigned area serving as a resource to management and employees.
- Provide technical assistance in the interpretation of Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act 1993; RCW 49.60 Washington Law Against Discrimination; Section 504 Rehabilitation Act 1973; DSHS Administrative Policy 18.26; and Reasonable Accommodation and the Reasonable Accommodation Process Guidelines for managers and supervisors.
- Facilitate consultations and meetings and keep detailed records documenting the process for each case.
- Identify resources for reasonable accommodation aids and devices. Assist with efforts to obtain and interpret medical documentation.
- Manage a caseload of reasonable accommodation requests to accommodate employees in their current position or to an alternative position.
- Conduct Reasonable Accommodation training.
- Work cooperatively and positively to facilitate an interactive process answer questions resolve technical issues and concerns.
- Recognize and bring forward issues that may create liability for the agency.
Assist in drafting responses to complaints and grievances related to reasonable accommodation cases. - Manage a large caseload track and respond to timelines balance priorities be wellversed in applicable regulations.
- Maintain documentation and record of the entire process in accordance with established service delivery standards.
What were looking for
Professionals with a bachelors degree with a focus on business human resources social or organizational behavioral sciences or related field and three years of broadbased professional human resource experience including facilitating organizational development or change and advising and consulting on human resource issues.
Or
An equivalent combination of education and experience.The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) vision that People find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging common purpose shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agencys vision that you bring an equity antiracism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve including Black Indigenous and People of Color people with physical behavioral health and intellectual disabilities elders LGBTQIA individuals immigrants and refugees and families building financial security.
If you have questions about the application process emailand reference job number 02344Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid drivers license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment its programs or services on the basis of age sex sexual orientation gender gender identity/expression marital status race creed color national origin religion or beliefs political affiliation military status honorably discharged veteran Vietnam Era recently separated or other protected veteran status the presence of any sensory mental physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or.
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Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
