Disability Officer

3 weeks ago


Chicago, United States VetJobs Full time
Job Description

Under direction, oversees the administration of the City's Reasonable Accommodation Program, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  • Reviews all documentation related to requests for reasonable accommodation for a disability, including medical documentation, for employees of all City of Chicago departments.
  • Reviews similar requests related to pregnancy or conditions related to pregnancy.
  • Documents DHR's decisions on employee requests and captures those decisions in detailed notices.
  • Conducts an interactive process that includes written and oral communications with the requesting employee, supervisors, department leadership and the employee's medical provider, as needed.
  • Oversees the record-keeping related to accommodation requests.
  • Manages disability-related harassment and discrimination complaints, including supervision of the EEO Investigators handling those complaints.
  • Supervises the work of the Associate Disability Officer and the HR Generalist dedicated to the RA functions.
  • Consults with and counsels department leaders on accommodation-related issues and day-to-day concerns about supporting employees with disabilities.
  • Develops and updates policies, procedures and training materials concerning the reasonable accommodation process and disability issues.
  • Stays abreast of federal, state and local laws, as well as court cases and trends related to providing reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.
  • Ensures that medical information is maintained in accordance with HIPAA standards and that other confidentiality safeguards are in place.
Additional duties may be required for this position.

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

Location:
City Hall, 121 N. La Salle Street, Chicago, IL 60602

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Qualifications

Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school; plus two years of professional work experience handling employment matters.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
  • Preference may be given to applicants with experience managing ADA cases or reasonable accommodation requests.

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