ADA Accommodation Specialist

Sedgwick is seeking an ADA Accommodation Specialist to enhance the ADA process for claimants requesting accommodations under the ADAAA. The role involves reviewing medical information, approving and/or negotiating accommodations, and communicating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 4 years of experience, and relevant licenses or certifications. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, and other benefits.

Requirements

• Review medical information for ADAAA temporary and permanent accommodation requests.
• Approve and/or negotiate accommodations as written, renegotiate reasonable alternative accommodations, or deny restrictions based on lack of supporting documentation.
• Maintain regular contact with colleagues, supervisors, health care providers, and other key stakeholders regarding progress and status of accommodations.
• Conduct interactive discussions with claimants and employers, assist in answering/resolving any follow-up questions/issues and help identify clarifications, when needed, from health care providers.
• Act as a subject matter expert and resource to supervisors, colleagues, union, or physicians regarding accommodation/work restriction issues and processes.
• Ascertains the specific physical tolerances and vocational skills needed for particular employment positions, and makes decisions or assists case management staff in making decisions regarding a client's competence in performing a particular position.
• Adheres to all medical and legal regulations and accreditation standards.
• Reviews the essential job functions provided by the employer along with restrictions/limitations provided by the claimant and their treating provider to confirm the claimant can meet the essential functions with or without the accommodation(s) requested.
• Contacts employers to obtain specific information regarding an area of employment, i.e., training or education needed, physical demands, wages and benefits, and availability.
• Thoroughly reviews contested claims, assists as needed with submission of accommodation recommendations to employers for consideration, works closely with other members of team, documents contacts in claim notes, prepares reports and/or forms documenting the results of research/negotiations performed, and tracks disposition decisions.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee assistance
• Flexible spending or health savings account
• Additional voluntary benefits