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Accommodation Specialist

Spectraforce

Salem, Oregon


14 days ago

Remote

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Accommodation Specialist
Spectraforce
Salem, Oregon
Remote

14 days ago

Job Description

Job Title: Accommodation Specialist
Location: Fully Remote 
Duration: 12 Months 
Assignment
Shift/Hours: 40hours/week, PST hours

 
Summary:
The Accommodation Specialist serves as the primary contact for employees requesting job accommodations due to qualifying disabilities that may affect their ability to perform essential job functions. The role involves assessing accommodation requests, providing guidance to employees, and ensuring a smooth, frustration-free experience. The specialist will develop accommodation suggestions, collaborate with employers, and offer problem-solving support. Exceptional communication, organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong analytical thinking are essential in this customer-service-focused role.
 
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
  • 70% Accommodation Processing & Customer Support:
    • Respond to new accommodation requests within required time frames.
    • Assess employee eligibility for services under the ADAAA.
    • Evaluate the feasibility of return-to-work accommodations.
    • Provide employers with information on ADA services, processes, and timelines.
    • Create and maintain accurate, compliant case records in the company’s case management system.
    • Track all accommodation requests.
 5% Interdisciplinary Team Participation:
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support customers in decisions related to employee separation or leave accommodations.
 
  • 15% Collaboration & Escalation:
    • Collaborate with medical, return-to-work, legal, and absence management teams as necessary.
    • Escalate moderate and complex accommodation cases.
    • Maintain proficiency in using relevant company information systems.
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  • 10% Other Duties:
    • Perform other tasks as assigned.
 
Job Specifications:
  1. Education:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience in human resources, leave management, or benefits management.
 
  1. Experience:
    • 2-4 years of progressive experience in disability accommodation, absence management, return-to-work services, claims administration, or related fields.
    • Working knowledge of federal and state disability laws (ADA, FMLA).
    • Case management experience applying ADAAA/Accommodation services using a case management system is preferred.
    • Demonstrated ability to resolve customer service issues with a passion for delivering positive customer experiences.
 
  1. Professional Certifications (Preferred):
    • PHR (Professional in Human Resources), CPDM (Certified Professional in Disability Management), or ADA certification.
 
  1. Special Skills:
    • Familiarity with state and local regulations affecting employee access to accommodations.
    • Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
    • Administer invoices, vendor payments, and stay at work claim setup for the Workplace Possibilities organization
  

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
 
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
 
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
 
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer. 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $27.05/hr.