Requirements The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Prior experience in American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) laws and requirements. Associate's degree Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to handle difficult conversations with a high degree of confidentiality and customer service. The ability to work with staff at all levels of workforce. External Description Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking People Operation Specialist- ADA to join our team at our program. This is a remote position. The ADA Specialist is responsible for performing all the administrative and professional level functions for all employee requests under the Americans with Disability Act and Pregnancy Worker's Fairness Act. This position serves as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for our ADA/PWFA compliance. Provides ADA support to all managers and employees to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies and standards. Maintains all ADA/PWFA accommodation documentation and case files and audit files to ensure compliance. Manages the ADA/PWFA accommodation request and approval process. Assures timely completion of necessary paperwork and communication related to all ADA/PWFA requests. Partners with WC Manager and Leave Manager on return to work processes to ensure any requests are properly managed and coordinated. Communicates with employees regarding their need for modifications to their work schedules, duties, or positions based on medical needs. Partners with People Operations Partner and/or Manager as it pertains to more complex ADA/PWFA cases. Monitors and updates policies according to state and federal ADA laws and regulations. Serves as the subject matter expert, collaborates with Training Development and provides training to managers on ADA processes and regulations. Earn between $58,000-$60,000 To fill out an on-line application: www.merakey.org/careers Requisition number: 93877 Benefits Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more! DailyPay Work/Life Balance Flexible Schedules Cell Phone Discount Plans Employee Referral Bonuses Tuition Reimbursement Care.com Membership About Merakey Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply! #LI-REMOTE
