ADA Accommodation Specialist

Sedgwick

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About The Position

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance. The primary purpose of the role is to enhance the ADA process for claimants requesting accommodations under the ADAAA; to review complex medical information for temporary and permanent accommodation requests; and to approve and/or negotiate restrictions as required under the ADAAA, state and/or client requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work or vocational rehabilitation is preferred.
• At least one of the following licenses or certifications is required: RN or CRC.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical information for ADAAA temporary and permanent accommodation requests.
• Approves and/or negotiates accommodations as written; renegotiates reasonable alternative accommodations, or denies restrictions based on lack of supporting documentation through correspondence with physician, colleague, department, and other key stakeholders.
• Maintains regular contact with colleagues, supervisors, health care providers, and other key stakeholders regarding progress and status of accommodations; assists in the resolution of any challenges related to the accommodations.
• Conducts interactive discussions with claimants and employers, assists in answering/resolving any follow-up questions/issues and helps identify clarifications, when needed, from health care providers.
• Ascertains the specific physical tolerances and vocational skills needed for employment positions; makes decisions or assists case management staff in making decisions regarding a client's competence in performing a particular position.
• Reviews the essential job functions provided by the employer along with restrictions/limitations provided by the claimant and their treating provider to confirm the claimant can meet the essential functions with or without the accommodation(s) requested.

Benefits

• Offering flexibility and autonomy.
• Supporting meaningful work that promotes critical thinking and problem solving.
• Providing on-going learning and professional growth opportunities.
• Promoting a strong team environment and a culture of support.
• Recognizing your successes and celebrating your achievements.
• Diverse and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental vision, 401K, PTO and more beginning your first day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees