Ada Supervisor

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Economic Security (DES), Human Resources Administration, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an ADA Supervisor. The ADA Supervisor oversees the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) program and ensures actions adhere to all departmental policies and procedures, departmental structure and functions, and State and Federal employment laws, rules, and regulations. This position provides supervision, advice, guidance, and counsel to ADA staff and will be a resource for employees, management, and HR staff matters relating to the ADA.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations, policies and practices governing ADA and FMLA.
Short Term/Long Term Disability.
Forms/documentation required for medical actions.
Supervisory and management techniques.
ADOA and DES rules, policies, and procedures related to work assignment and ability to perform essential functions as defined by the Position Description.
DES organizational structure and the services provided and Personnel processes and procedures.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
Mediation practices.
Researching, fact finding, and investigative practices.
Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships.
Managing workload, multi-tasking, and using resources efficiently and effectively.
Providing consultations and training.
Plan and make independent decisions.
Review issues and make well-reasoned and fully-supportive recommendations.
Be unbiased, objective, and thorough when working with employee relations issues or conducting investigations.
Maintain sensitive and confidential information.
Perform multi-task assignments and adapt to changes quickly.
Establish priorities and set your own work agenda.
Interpret policies and procedures clearly and ensure content is understood.

Nice To Haves

HR Certification or Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related field.
5 years of division level Human Resources experience with increased responsibility over time.
At least 4 years of in-depth ADA and/or FMLA experience.

Responsibilities

Provides daily supervision to the ADA/FMLA Coordinators in the HRA Medical Unit.
Provides training to new staff on how to facilitate all aspects of the ADA.
Oversees workload distribution for ADA staff, oversees day to day supervision of the ADA Team, reviews work, provides guidance, advice, and mentoring of staff.
Assists in the hiring of new staff.
Performs coaching, discipline, and evaluation of subordinates.
Coordinates ADA program for assigned employee distribution and incoming requests for ADA.
Handles complex and sensitive ADA cases which may require research and collaboration with HR leadership, ADOA/State Agency peers, and Attorney General's Office.
Reviews ADA requests, assures appropriate documentation, and coordinates with supervisors and employees on Modified Duty.
Works closely with the FMLA Team to coordinate and facilitate processing of cases when needed.
Serves as HRA representative, when necessary, at meetings, work groups, and committees in relation to the nature and scope of the duties of this position.
Oversees and develops standard work and helpful guidelines for ADA Team and HR staff throughout the Agency.
May serve as subject matter expert and provide guidance and feedback regarding DES ADA policies and procedures.
Provides technical assistance and advice to Agency Management and employees regarding ADOA Personnel Rules and Regulation, Federal and State Regulations as it relates to ADA, DOL, and EEOC.
This could include coordinating meetings, consulting with the Attorney General's Office, on complex FMLA and ADA issues, Director's Office of Equal Opportunity, HRA and Division leadership and various other DES entities.
Conducts training for management, supervisors, and employees regarding HR-related policies and procedures on ADA standard practices.
Attends training and conferences to keep apprised of legal trends, changes in law/policies, and to network with the professional community.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities