Accommodation Specialist

Accommodation Specialist

US--Hybrid

Requisition :

Position Category: Human Resources

Job Type: Unclassified Administrative

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Posting Department: Human Resources

Posting Salary Range: $63,772.80 - $ per year with offer based on experience, education and internal equity

Posting FTE: 1.00

HR Mission: Central Services

Drug Testable: No

The purpose of this position is to support Oregon Health & Science University’s mission, goals and objectives in all of its mission areas. The position has the primary responsibility of managing the interactive accommodation process for employees with disabilities, limitations related to pregnancy or childbirth, and for sincerely held religious beliefs. In part, this includes:

• Meeting with employees and management about job responsibilities, operational needs, barriers/accommodation needs and potential solutions.
• Gathering necessary information from employees, care providers, management and others needed to evaluate things like eligibility for reasonable accommodations, essential functions of a position, undue hardship of a requested accommodation.
• Evaluating whether a particular job duty is an essential or marginal function, a requested accommodation is reasonable or an undue hardship, and eligibility for accommodations.
• Brainstorming and proposing accommodation ideas that may help employees perform the essential function of their position or otherwise enjoy an equal employment opportunity.
• Documenting the interactive process, including but not limited to approved accommodations, effective alternative accommodations, and/or denying requests based on relevant factors.

• Independently manage the interactive processes in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and OHSU policies and processes.
• Meet with employees, support persons, managers, HRBPs and other campus partners about proposed accommodations, operational needs and other relevant considerations.
• Gather and analyze information needed to evaluate eligibility, essential functions, undue hardship, etc.
• Document steps taken during the interactive process and any determinations
• Consult, coordinate, and partner with Leave Specialists, Human Resources Business Partners, Advice and Counsel Center, Labor Relations, OHSU’s ADA Coordinator, Lincoln Financial Group, Legal, and other departments and vendors as appropriate.
• Use knowledge gained while managing process to recommend opportunities for improvement.

• Answer questions from employees and managers about topics related to the interactive process.
• Collaborate with ELA’s Manager to create resources for the OHSU community relevant to the interactive process.
• Provide just-in-time training to managers about the interactive process, duty to provide reasonable accommodations, and non-retaliation.
• Use the interactive process as a tool for enhancing diversity and cultural competency at OHSU.

• Under the guidance of the ELA Manager, gather information and respond to questions from Legal, the Office of Civil Rights Investigations and Compliance and the Advice and Counsel Center, as appropriate.

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience leading projects OR
• Associate’s degree and three years of experience leading projects OR
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• At least three years of administrative support experience supporting a team of 10 or more
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively speak and write in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening abilities coupled with the skill to analyze complex issues and present clear and logical recommendations.
• Ability and skills to analyze and interpret problems while developing strategies for conflict resolution.
• Fluent with technology, including but not limited to highly proficient use of computers, the Microsoft Office Suite and other office equipment.
• Demonstrated…