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Human Resources Specialist (ADA)

Salary

$4,099.00 - $8,044.00 Monthly

Location

Jackson, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

ELMHS12.16.25ADA

Department

LDH-Office of Behavioral Health

Opening Date

12/16/2025

Closing Date

12/26/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

Division: Within the Human Resources Department at ELMHS Located in Jackson, LA

The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long term psychiatric are in coordination with the total system of care in Louisiana

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.

Managing Projects: The ability to initiate, plan, execute, manage, and close-out all project goals within the established timeline.

Thinking Critically: The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.

Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change.

Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.

Following Policies and Procedures: T he ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.

Learning Actively: The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals.

ELMHS is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented professional with ADA experience to join our Human Resources Department.

Minimum Qualifications

Six years of human resources experience; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of human resources experience; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus three years of human resources experience; OR

An advanced degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, industrial and organizational psychology, organizational behavior, or a Juris Doctorate plus two years of human resources experience.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Designation as a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=170960) .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

In this role, you will:

+ Serve as a subject matter expert on the accommodation process as well as state and federal disability laws.

+ Develop, recommend, and implement ELMHS’ ADA policy and procedures.

+ Stay abreast on legislation and national, state and local issues affecting access for employees with disabilities.

+ Document and maintain up-to-date case records and notes of appropriate and accurate information.

+ Interpret policy, procedures, and laws pertaining to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and determine eligibility. Counsel employees, supervisors, and department heads regarding possible accommodations.

+ Communicate, both verbally and in writing, with physicians, rehabilitation counselors, etc. to gather information regarding individuals’ condition.

+ Evaluate requests and coordinate with Appointing Authority, HR Director, Department Head, and treating physician to recommend approval and/or negotiate accommodations.

+ Work closely with LDH Legal Inactive Cooperative Process Team (ICTP) to finalize accommodation requests and ensure facility compliance with state and federal laws. Develop modified job duties to implement temporary accommodations based on the employee’s capabilities.

+ Provide information, referral and support to employees with medical conditions or disabilities.

+ Perform accommodation reviews to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and standard work to support employee requests for accommodation.

+ Operate as an advocate for the accommodations process by providing on-going consultative support to Department Heads and Supervisors with a focus on problem-solving and creative solutions.

+ Assist employees in understanding their restrictions and limitations and their legal rights and responsibilities.

+ Coordinate the accommodation process and provide end-to-end case management including conducting interactive discussions with employee, medical provider, Department Head/Supervisor, and other stakeholders to determine and finalize accommodate approval/denials.

+ Facilitate escalated communication between employees with disabilities, medical providers, Department Heads/Supervisors, as well as leave, health and disability insurances, and worker’s compensation stakeholders.

+ Maintain and monitor ADA database.

+ Advise Department Heads and Supervisors of responsibilities to prevent discrimination based on pregnancy to ensure compliance with the Louisiana Pregnancy Act. Clarify validity of statements and request documentation from medical providers when questionable or additional information is required.

+ Coordinate ordering supplies including obtaining quotes for special purchases of equipment, materials, or supplies for implementing reasonable accommodations or public access.

+ Coordinate the submission of work orders for the Maintenance Department as necessary.

+ Provide consultation, coaching, and education regarding accommodation matters to Department Heads and Supervisors.

+ Provide training to Department Heads and Supervisors to ensure they have an understanding of all current policies and procedures associated with the ADA.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Compensation: This position is eligible for a Facility Longevity premium pay starting at $1.00 (per hour physically worked)

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Leigh Moore

ELMHS HR

[email protected]

225-634-0680

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

+ New Year's Day

+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

+ Mardi Gras,

+ Good Friday,

+ Memorial Day,

+ Independence Day,

+ Labor Day,

+ Veteran's Day,

+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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Rate your ability to display professionalism based on our definition: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization

+ I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable displaying professionalism

+ I have limited experience or require assistance to display professionalism

+ I can display professionalism

+ I can display professionalism and help others improve their ability to display professionalism

02

Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

03

Rate your ability to follow policies and procedures based on our definition: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.

+ I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable following policies and procedures

+ I have limited experience or require assistance to follow policies and procedures

+ I can follow policies and procedures

+ I can follow policies and procedures and help others improve their ability to follow policies and procedures

04

Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

05

Rate your ability to manage projects based on our definition: The ability to initiate, plan, execute, manage, and close-out all project goals within the established timeline.

+ I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable managing projects

+ I have limited experience or require assistance to manage projects

+ I can manage projects

+ I can manage projects and help others improve their ability to manage projects

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Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

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Are you a current employee of ELMHS?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?

+ Yes

+ No

09

If ‘Yes’, give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place and disposition of case. If ‘No’, enter N/A

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Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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