ADA Specialist

Introduction

Visium Resources has been asked to identify qualified candidates for this ADA Specialist position. This position is a contract opportunity which is expected to be Remote, if converted to direct the schedule will be Hybrid (Hours are 8-5 M-Thurs and 8-4 Fri. One day is 9-6 rotation. (In office M, W, Th., 8-5 Tuesday and Friday remote.)in Altamonte Springs, FL. 

• Serve as the subject matter expert and with respect to employment laws related to ADA and appropriately apply information to each claim; proactively research information to ensure compliance, provide appropriate consultation, and minimize exposure to the organization.
• Document all ADA cases as appropriate for the situation in accordance with legal compliance, company policy and internal standard operating procedures.
• Review eligibility and availability of federal, state and company leave time for each team member requesting leave covered under the ADA, generating appropriate communications to comply with company leave of absence policies and ADA regulations.
• Manage the interactive process between the team member, facility leaders and attending physician via review of appropriate clinical documentation and accommodation discussions.
• Negotiate accommodations as recommended by providers; renegotiate reasonable alternative accommodations and deny accommodations when appropriate.
• Creates legally sound solutions to complex cases and maximizes opportunities for success of team member and the organization.
• Liaise with Risk Management, as needed, where worker's compensation claims intersect with ADA.
• Liaise with the leave admin vendor, Employee Relations teams, and Talent Acquisition team in support of unauthorized absences or accommodation denials.
• Maintain appropriate working relationships with vendor account managers, corporate and local HR leaders, internal Shared Services cross teams and HRIS teams.
• Participate in new system design and implementation, as needed.
• Assist the department manager in meeting service level agreements and team metrics, and achieving desired levels of performance, quality, and efficiency.
• Complete required activities to support the accurate set-up of ADA-related data for mergers and acquisitions.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, maintaining employee privacy, including confidentiality and protection of sensitive information.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local ADA & leave related laws and regulations.
• Maintain updated standard operating procedures for the position.
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as, honoring work schedules, meeting deadlines, and coordinating resources in an effective and timely manner.