What are the responsibilities and job description for the Disability Management Consultant position at UCLA?
Under the direction of the Employee Disability Management Program Manager and/or Assistant Director of Insurance & Risk Management, incumbent is responsible for providing disability management services to employees with disabilities, case management and consultation services to campus departments on compliance with UC Policies Collective Bargaining Agreements, ADAAA, FEHA, FMLA, CFRA, PDL, Federal Rehabilitation Act 1973, Section 504, California Workers' Compensation laws and on principles and practices of Disability Management. Performs the highest level of analysis on many complex variables requiring knowledge of a wide range of disability and employment related concepts, principles, laws, regulations and campus practices. Responsible for consultation and recommendations on appropriate options such as workstation evaluations, job modification, medical leave of absence, transitional employment, vocational counseling, career testing and assessment, reasonable accommodation, undue hardship analysis, medical separation and referral for related services. Handles highly confidential and sensitive assignments regularly collaborating with campus leadership including Employee & Labor Relations, Academic Personnel, Campus and OGC Legal Counsel, Deans and Assistant Deans, Department Chairs and Administrative Directors.Facilitates the interactive process from the first point of knowledge of an employee with a disability and implements UCLA's Transitional Return to Work (TRTW) program. Promotes alternate employment opportunities for disabled employees in compliance with state and federal employment laws and UC policy/Collective Bargaining agreements and procedure. Performs job search activities, job development, development of job accommodations, and analysis of essential job functions and physical work demands. Supports other EDM return to work activities. Consults and facilitates accommodations for job applicants. Participates in legal case coordination for workers' compensation and civil litigation cases including summary and analysis of disability related employment actions. May testify and be deposed on behalf of UCLA on legal issues related to worker's compensation claims and to civil litigation where the case involves elements of disability, the Interactive Process and/or reasonable accommodations. Interacts and coordinates with different campus offices and departments including staff and academic human resources, labor/employee relations, UCLA & OGC legal, compliance and diversity, EH&S, SFCC, and Ombudsman and with external offices including UC's third party claims administrator, and outside defense attorneys for both workers' compensation and civil cases. Prepares for participation in monthly workers' compensation claims reviews and monitors claims activities of the TPA to assure timely and appropriate services to industrially injured UCLA employees. Provides ongoing guidance and information to the Claims Examiners and W.C. Defense Attorneys on relevant employment issues. Analyzes and makes recommendations in the workers' compensation process in order for UCLA to remain compliant with laws, policies and contracts protecting disabled employees.
Percentage of Time:
80
Shift Start:
8:00 am
Shift End:
5:00 pm
Qualifications for Position
15
Records
Qualifications
Required/Preferred
A minimum of 6 years of full- time experience in the provision of disability management services and interaction with employees with a disability or a minimum of 6 years of full-time vocational rehabilitation casework. Must have detailed knowledge of Workers' Compensation return to work laws and regulations.
Required
A graduate degree in counseling, vocational rehabilitation, psychology or its equivalent is preferred.
Preferred
Strong working knowledge of State & Federal Labor and Employment laws and regulations affecting employment, retention and confidentiality of employees with disabilities including FEHA, ADA Title I, Federal Rehabilitation Act 73, 504, FMLA, CFRA, PDL, W.C. Labor Code, EEOC Guidelines and reasonable accommodation process. Knowledge of UC policies is preferred.
Required
Current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRCC) or current Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) certification is preferred.
Preferred
Must have demonstrated knowledge and experience utilizing counseling techniques, performing vocational assessment and developing job accommodations for disabled individuals. Experience required in working with individuals of varying socioeconomic strata to impart complex information.
Required
Experience conducting on-site job analysis in multiple settings including, research, laboratories, food service, facilities management in varied locations, requiring measuring, weighing and operation of digital camera.
Required
Working knowledge of medical terminology and ability to understand and interpret medical reports and their respective implications in the development of appropriate work-site accommodations and/or alternate placement.
Required
Skill to analyze highly complex situations and information regarding disability as it affects performance of job duties and the verbal communication skills to explain policies, contract language/laws involving disability issues.
Required
Demonstrated experience and skills to conduct complex negotiations and to advise departments and employees regarding leaves, workers' compensation, disability laws and benefits. High level consultation to department management regarding reasonable accommodation, the interactive process, laws and policies. Requires the ability to explain the reasoning in written report form and in a verbal format. Requires excellent oral and report writing skills.
Required
Knowledge and skills to consult with all levels of staff including senior management, academic and staff employees, managers, supervisors and other professionals. Ability to establish cooperative working relationships, interact effectively with persons of diverse backgrounds at various organizational levels both on and off campus.
Required
Must have computer skills to develop correspondence and prepare reports. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Must be able to communicate clearly when completing reports summarizing interactive efforts, advising by email and requesting information from medical providers.
Required
Direct experience training on the organization's policies and procedures.
Preferred
Bi-lingual (English and Spanish).
Preferred
Must be able to work 8 AM to 5 PM and some occasional evenings. Presence and punctuality are required for attendance at, and facilitating, meetings.
Required
Must be courteous, congenial and cooperative in order to accomplish goals and objectives.
Required
Additional Posting Information
Bargaining Unit:
99-Policy Covered
Application Deadline:
05-11-2023
External Posting Date:
Percentage of Time:
80
Shift Start:
8:00 am
Shift End:
5:00 pm
Qualifications for Position
15
Records
Qualifications
Required/Preferred
A minimum of 6 years of full- time experience in the provision of disability management services and interaction with employees with a disability or a minimum of 6 years of full-time vocational rehabilitation casework. Must have detailed knowledge of Workers' Compensation return to work laws and regulations.
Required
A graduate degree in counseling, vocational rehabilitation, psychology or its equivalent is preferred.
Preferred
Strong working knowledge of State & Federal Labor and Employment laws and regulations affecting employment, retention and confidentiality of employees with disabilities including FEHA, ADA Title I, Federal Rehabilitation Act 73, 504, FMLA, CFRA, PDL, W.C. Labor Code, EEOC Guidelines and reasonable accommodation process. Knowledge of UC policies is preferred.
Required
Current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRCC) or current Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) certification is preferred.
Preferred
Must have demonstrated knowledge and experience utilizing counseling techniques, performing vocational assessment and developing job accommodations for disabled individuals. Experience required in working with individuals of varying socioeconomic strata to impart complex information.
Required
Experience conducting on-site job analysis in multiple settings including, research, laboratories, food service, facilities management in varied locations, requiring measuring, weighing and operation of digital camera.
Required
Working knowledge of medical terminology and ability to understand and interpret medical reports and their respective implications in the development of appropriate work-site accommodations and/or alternate placement.
Required
Skill to analyze highly complex situations and information regarding disability as it affects performance of job duties and the verbal communication skills to explain policies, contract language/laws involving disability issues.
Required
Demonstrated experience and skills to conduct complex negotiations and to advise departments and employees regarding leaves, workers' compensation, disability laws and benefits. High level consultation to department management regarding reasonable accommodation, the interactive process, laws and policies. Requires the ability to explain the reasoning in written report form and in a verbal format. Requires excellent oral and report writing skills.
Required
Knowledge and skills to consult with all levels of staff including senior management, academic and staff employees, managers, supervisors and other professionals. Ability to establish cooperative working relationships, interact effectively with persons of diverse backgrounds at various organizational levels both on and off campus.
Required
Must have computer skills to develop correspondence and prepare reports. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Must be able to communicate clearly when completing reports summarizing interactive efforts, advising by email and requesting information from medical providers.
Required
Direct experience training on the organization's policies and procedures.
Preferred
Bi-lingual (English and Spanish).
Preferred
Must be able to work 8 AM to 5 PM and some occasional evenings. Presence and punctuality are required for attendance at, and facilitating, meetings.
Required
Must be courteous, congenial and cooperative in order to accomplish goals and objectives.
Required
Additional Posting Information
Bargaining Unit:
99-Policy Covered
Application Deadline:
05-11-2023
External Posting Date:
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