ADA Coordinator

Job Description

Hours:

Full-Time – 35 Hours

Work Location:

30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

DDC’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) division seeks an ADA Coordinator to facilitate workplace accommodations, and accessibility needs. The selected candidate will coordinate all aspects of the agency’s internal accommodation process and address concerns regarding accessibility provisions in agency services, activities, programs, and outreach. The candidate will help assess conditions, needs and impact; facilitate procurement of equipment and services; track inventory and receive and respond to requests for accommodations and auxiliary services.

They will respond to inquiries from employees as well as members of the public concerning workplace accommodations and event accessibility. The selected candidate will also help coordinate language access, translation, and interpretation services on behalf of the Office of EEO. They will prepare monthly and annual reports; submit requests for final approval to the Agency EEO Officer and apprise the EEO Officer of related concerns.

They will maintain records, compile data, accurately input and track status indicators in the EEO database and logs, and help manage DDC’s volunteer language bank. In addition, the candidate will perform special projects as needed and assist with divisional briefings, seminars, information sessions and other diversity, equity and inclusion related presentations and initiatives.

Please note:

All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H‑1B visas, F‑1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type.

DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.

Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education‑recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in “1” above.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.