C Professional.0062

Administers the employeeabsence management and leave of absence programsand related services such as options conferences. Consults and collaborates with administrators and supervisors and provides guidance and assistance to employees families and staff regarding policies procedures and regulations associated with employee absence management programs and leave of absence options. Supervises administrative support staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Plans coordinates assigns and evaluates the work of the absence management representatives.

• Oversees and coordinates the day-to-day functions of the absence management programs including the Employee Attendance Monitoring program (EAMP) and the Integrated Disability Management (IDM) program.

• Oversees and coordinates the day-to-day functions of the leaves of absence programs including the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Performs FMLA audit functions to ensure cases are processed and designated per FMLA regulations.

• Coordinates the case management services in support of the Integrated Disability Management (IDM) Program and other employee absence management and related programs. Oversees the screening assessing planning and evaluations to promote quality care communication cooperation compliance and to ensure appropriate use of personal illness and related benefits.

• Reviews reports and applicable data to identify needed actions and follow-up. Reviews reports to identify trends and conducts follow-up as needed with schools and offices.

• Serves as a back-up in the administration of Fitness-for-Duty (FFD) and reasonable suspicion drug-testing programs and the provision of recommendations for FFD evaluations and testing and requests approval for administrative leave as needed.

• Communicates with executive leadership principals and office heads to determine appropriate recommendations related to the EAMP IDM FFD and drug-testing programs.

• Meets with employees to address requirements for return to work and as needed. Facilitates process for release of positions.

• Monitors employee compliance with leave of absences and absence management program to include pay status and communicates with appropriate staff. Makes recommendations regarding employees status including recommendations to terminate employment.

• Manages and updates databases and case management system to reflect employee progress and compliance.

• Conducts the options conference process with certificated and non-certificated employees who are unable to perform essential functions of their current position as determined by a physician.

• Ensures that employees are provided accurate information with regards to options. Monitors the process and compliance regarding options selected and deadlines.

• Communicates regularly and provides status reports of various programs to Manager and Director.

• Coordinates case reviews with appropriate offices related to employee absence management in HR Administration and Compliance.

• Facilitates approval of sick leave bank forms.

• Reviews files and collaborates with appropriate office and/or staff to gather documentation required for recommendations related to termination of employment. Prepares recommendations related to termination of employment for submission to the Manager and Director.

• Develops and delivers training programs as required for school-based and office-based staff.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Training and Experience:

Possession of a bachelors years of increasingly responsible professional experience directly related to human resource administration or related field. Experience in employee absence management and related laws and regulations is preferred. Supervisory experience preferred. PHR or SPHR certification is preferred.

Other combinations of applicable education training and experience which provide the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of human resources laws codes regulations and standards. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources administration. Knowledge of unemployment laws. Knowledge of Board of Education Policy and Superintendents Rules. Technology competency including knowledge and skill in the use of database internet spreadsheet word processing and related applications. Knowledge and skill in data analysis.

Skill in human resources administration. Skill in communicating effectively. Skill in preparing and presenting reports and training. Skill in analyzing procedures and practices and developing improvements. Skill in speaking and presenting before groups. Skill in preparing documents and giving sworn testimony at hearings.

Ability to manage confidential information effectively. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to exercise tact and discretion.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The work of this class is generally sedentary. Work involves travel to other offices and schools throughout Baltimore addition work involves travel to offices throughout the state.

SALARY: $40.40 PER HOUR (Contractual)

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals supervisors managers mentor teachers and university/college references from colleagues friends community members not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.

Proof of Licenses Certifications and Education:

• Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicants major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer.
• Failure to submit proof of Licenses Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses certifications and/or education must be submitted with your application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency:

• Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at Requirements:
  • All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools regular and temporary are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.

  • Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.

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