UCLA Health is seeking its next Disability Accommodation Specialist to help redefine workplace inclusion! At this world-renowned academic medical center, consistently ranked among America’s best hospitals, you’ll join a supportive, knowledgeable HR team where your expertise in accommodations and disability management will directly enhance employee well-being and workplace productivity. You can look forward to a flexible hybrid schedule with three days onsite, exciting career growth opportunities, and relocation assistance if needed. Apply today to learn more!

Another Source’s client, UCLA Health, is recruiting a Disability Accommodation Specialist to join their team.  

Internally titled Disability Management Consultant. 

Here’s a little about UCLA Health and the position they are recruiting for:  

UCLA Health is among the most comprehensive and advanced healthcare systems in the world. Together, UCLA Health and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA strive every day to be a model that redefines the standard of excellence in health care. It is our integrated mission to provide state-of-the-art patient care, to train top medical professionals, and to support pioneering research and discovery. 

What’s in it for you? 

UCLA Health offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit package. The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $130,000. Relocation assistance is available. 

https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/benefits/ 

About the role: 

As the Disability Accommodation Specialist, you will coordinate all activities of the UCLA Health System’s Disability Management Services program with major areas of responsibility including both occupational and non-occupational injury and disability. You will demonstrate subject matter expert level expertise with ADAAA, FEHA, FMLA, CFRA, CAPDLL and knowledge of Labor Code 132a. In collaboration with the Manager-LOA/WDCM, effectively delivers UCLA Health’s Disability Management program by providing direction and expertise in complying with state and federal and statutory law, facilitating the interactive process, identifying and implementing process improvements, and ongoing program development. This position will assess essential job functions and review requests for medical accommodation for both temporary and permanent work restrictions. Ensure smooth delivery of client services in all facets of disability management. 

What you will be doing: 

• Serve as the subject matter expert for integrated disability leave program, inclusive of workers’ compensation, non-occupational disability, and return-to-work 
  programs. 

• Work directly with Employee/Labor Relations, management, and employees 
  to resolve claims in a timely manner to minimize costs and exposure. 

• Advises and collaborates on UCLA Health’s Disability Management program 
  by providing technical guidance, support day-to-day disability operations. 

• Educates LOA/DM/WC teams on federal and statutory laws. 

• Manage relationships with third party claims administrator (Sedgwick), 
  various Job Accommodation vendors, and partner with Environmental Health 
  & Safety (EH&S) to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in claims handling that 
  are within University expectations. 

• Ensures practices are within Disability Management programs standards and 
  University policy and procedure, applicable California regulatory 
  requirements, codes of practice, and internal organizational standards. 

• Assists with operational oversight of both occupational and non-occupational 
  disability accommodations to reduce overall lost days and increase unit 
  productivity. 

• Provides support in accordance with the University of California Office of the 
  President for reporting and implementation of UC programs and initiatives. 

• Coordinates with other HR teams when needed to resolve Employment 
  Relations, Leave Management (inclusive of Medical Separation) and various 
  Benefits issues (inclusive of UCRP Disability Income Programs). 

• Ensure effective collaboration, coordination and communication between 
  Human Resources, managers and employees. 

• Provide timely and consistent review and advice on medical separation cases. 

• Educates management as to Special Selection and/or Reassignment processes 
  under applicable laws and mandates described by UC accommodation rules. 

• Deliver training/educational programs regarding Disability Management; 
  specifically return to work practices, medical accommodations, interactive 
  process and related disability issues. 

What we’d like to see from you: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, social sciences, or related field preferred; 

• 3-5 years of Disability Management experience, inclusive of the application of collective bargaining agreements, case law, directives, policies, and legislation; 

• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and organizational skills; 

• Ability to ask thoughtful questions to understand past precedents and practices; 

• Proven relationship management skills required to effectively partner with staff at all levels of the organization. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; 

• Exceptional time management and multi-tasking skills; 

• Demonstrated ability to conduct root cause analysis and problem resolution; 

• Exceptional attention to detail and delivery of world class service; 

• Effective verbal and written communication skills; 

• Highly professional and strong interpersonal skills; 

• Maintains confidential information with great candor; 

• Intellectually curious and self-directed learner; 

• Strong knowledge base of UC policy, contracts, and UCPath SOPs. 

Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis. We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us. 

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