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UPMC Health Plan and WorkPartners are hiring a full-time Disability Management Coordinator for our Disability Management Team.

The vocational team is a small and close-knit team dedicated to helping others. The successful candidate will coordinate and manage the employee disability management program. This is a remote position and will work Monday through Friday daylight hours.

Responsibilities:

+ Functions as an internal consultant to the supervisory and management levels regarding best practices and continuous process improvement within the area of ADA. Provide ADA consultation services on non-occupational cases.

+ Maintain the purchase and tracking of equipment and AT devices that are purchased through the accommodation program.

+ Participate in the preparation and presentation of individual and group progress reports to management regarding status of employees with an accommodation.

+ Perform job analysis and other supports to maintain the integrity of the task bask

+ Coordinate all ongoing services, such as sign language interpreters or personal care attendants, needed to support an accommodation request.

+ Provides assistance to employees who are eligible for STD and LTD benefits. Maintains current information on employee's condition and anticipated return-to-work date or temporary restrictions while recovering from a medical condition.

+ Maintain an aggressive diary for management of vocational rehabilitation/placement activities and monitoring of staff members' progress in accommodation plan.

+ Review and monitor all parking requests that are submitted through the accommodation program.

+ Bachelor's degree preferably in Psychology, Human Services, Human Resource Management, Public Administration or other related field.

+ Two years professional experience in disability administration or related required OR 1 year of professional experience in disability administration and approved certification required.

+ Prior experience with ADA or vocational rehab is a bonus.

+ Demonstrates professional and operational knowledge of State and Federal Disability, ADA, ADAAA, FMLA and other appropriate laws.

+ Knowledge of UPMC Disability Income Protection Plan, ability to perform mathematical calculations.

+ Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

+ Advanced organizational skills and analytical skills with the ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and proven interpersonal communication skills.

+ Able to coordinate and manage several tasks/duties at the same time.

+ Able to weigh and evaluate several factors requiring judgment and problem solving.

+ Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook. Knowledge of HRIS and timekeeping systems.

+ Able to deal with all levels of employees within the organization.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ CRC (Certified Rehabilitation Counselor), LPC (PA Licensed Professional Counselor), CDMS (Certified Disability Management Specialist), and/or CCM (Certified Case Manager) is a bonus.UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran