Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator

DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR JOB DUTIES

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator serves as the Countys designated authority responsible for overseeing coordinating and administering all aspects of the Countys reasonable accommodation program. This position ensures compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act under Title I - Employment and Title II - Public Accommodations as well as the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PWDCRA) and all other applicable federal state and local regulations.

The ADA Coordinator is accountable for the strategic planning design implementation and continuous improvement of the Countys accommodation processes and accessibility initiatives. This includes leading the Countys compliance efforts through training development of selfevaluation and transition plans posting and maintaining required public notices managing and facilitating the interactive process overseeing the grievance procedure and coordinating all related activities to promote accessibility and equitable opportunity for employees applicants and members of the public.

As the Countys internal subject matter expert the ADA Coordinator is responsible for identifying evaluating and recommending best practices; interpreting regulatory requirements; and providing specialized guidance to County departments leadership employees and the public. The role includes consulting with department leaders to ensure consistent implementation of disabilityrelated policies supporting employees and applicants throughout the accommodation process and offering guidance on barrier removal accessible design and programmatic or policy adjustments required for compliance.

The ADA Coordinator collaborates closely with departments and elected offices including Facilities Procurement Risk Management IT and Corporation Counsel to ensure accommodation and accessibility initiatives are appropriately assessed documented implemented and monitored. This position plays a critical role in fostering a culture of inclusion by ensuring timely and effective engagement in the interactive process and by proactively identifying areas where accessibility can be improved.

Required Tasks

• Administer the Countys reasonable accommodation process from initial request through resolution coordinating requests for auxiliary aids services and workplace accommodations including engaging in the interactive process.
• Ensure legally compliant documentation procedures and communication practices.
• Conduct and coordinate training for supervisors managers and departments on ADA requirements and accommodation procedures.
• Administer the ADA grievance procedure establishing a formal process to investigate and resolve disability discrimination or accommodation complaints.
• Develop update and monitor the Countys ADA selfevaluation and transition plans.
• Coordinate public accessibility efforts including communications signage notices and community engagement.
• Coordinate the Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan conducting evaluations of programs policies and facilities to ensure accessibility and developing a transition plan for physical alterations (if applicable).
• Manage and track ADArelated inquiries grievances and corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary liaison to internal and external stakeholders regarding ADA and PWDCRA matters.
• Monitor regulatory developments to ensure the County remains proactive and compliant.
• Through these efforts the ADA Coordinator ensures equitable access to employment programs services and facilities embodying the Countys commitment to full inclusion and nondiscrimination for individuals with disabilities.
• Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational/Experience Requirement

• Bachelors degree required** preferably in one of the following fields:
  • Human Resources
  • Public Administration
  • Business Administration
  • Rehabilitation Services
  • Social Work
  • Disability Studies
  • Organizational Development
  • Law Legal Studies or a related field
• Masters degree preferred same or related fields noted above.
• Professional certifications are highly desirable such as:
  • ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program (ACTCP)
  • Certified Professional in Disability Management (CPDM)
  • SHRMCP / SHRMSCP
  • PMACP / IPMASCP
  • PHR / SPHR
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources disability services civil rights compliance employee relations or a related field with direct experience administering reasonable accommodations under the ADA and/or PWDCRA required including:
  • Experience facilitating the interactive process including evaluating accommodation requests reviewing medical documentation and coordinating with employees supervisors and subject matter experts.
  • Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying federal state and local laws and regulations related to disability rights accessibility and nondiscrimination.
  • Experience developing and delivering training related to ADA compliance accommodations accessibility or related HR or civil rights topics.
  • Experience conducting or participating in ADA selfevaluations transition plans or accessibility assessments for programs services facilities or employment processes.
  • Experience collaborating with crossfunctional departments (e.g. HR Legal Facilities IT Labor Relations) to implement accommodations and accessibility initiatives.
  • Experience managing documentation case tracking or compliance workflows preferably within a publicsector environment.

ABOUT US

The Charter County of Wayne is Michigans largest county. We are home to 34 cities and nine townships. From Rockwood to Livonia from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes each community in Wayne County offers residents and businesses a unique blend of opportunity to live work play and raise families.

Headquartered in Detroit our largest city and the automotive capital of the world Wayne County offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents quality of life. Our history is rich and we take pride in being one of the most diverse communities that values culture arts and world-class amenities.

Wayne County provides leadership that ensures the County operates efficiently effectively and responsibly. We provide transparently while building a stronger County inclusive of collaborations innovation and a clear focus on serving our residents.

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