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Sr. ADA Specialist - Morristown NJ

Atlantic Health System · Morristown, New Jersey, US

Job Responsibilities: 1. Evaluates, researches, and administers employee requests for workplace accommodations.

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Job Responsibilities: 1. Evaluates, researches, and administers employee requests for workplace accommodations. Facilitates and participates in the interactive process to identify and assess options for providing reasonable accommodations and access to eligible team members in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, OSHA and other disability laws 2. Coordinates, reviews, and partners with internal and external resources to administer, monitor and evaluate compliance with state and federal regulations for any type of leave, however the primary focus lies with leaves that fall under ADA consideration. 3. Serves as a primary contact to respond to questions from staff and management regarding ADA compliance and accommodation requests. 4. Maintains current awareness of and proficiency with applicable laws and regulations relative to Leave of Absence Administration. 5. Partners with team members, medical providers, and field leadership to encourage and facilitate smooth return-to-work transitions for team members. Facilitates regular case review sessions with the Supervisor, LOA Care Team to identify and execute strategies for resolution. 6. Serves as a subject matter expert...