Disability coordinator job description

The Health & Disabilities Coordinator is responsible for the planning, organization and management of the Health, Mental Health, Nutrition and Disabilities service areas of the Head Start and Early Head Start Programs. Service areas must be managed in a manner that reflects the Head Start goals and objectives as defined by the Federal Performance Standards and program plans.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop program plans in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards to outline all available service provisions for health, disability, nutrition and mental health services. Facilitate and attend annual Health Advisory Committee meetings. Study policies, methods and procedures and make recommendations for modification as necessary for the proper functioning of the program. Develop policies and procedures for health, dental, mental health and nutrition issues as they arise. Update the Head Start/Early Head Start plan annually in conjunction with the Policy Council, parents and other staff. Conduct and oversee required health and developmental screenings in compliance with EPSDT Periodicity chart. Screenings include: Well child exams, dental exams, immunization administration, Optoacoustic emissions, Sure Site vision screening, Devereaux Early Childhood Assessment, ESI-R, ESI-K, ESI-P, ASQ-3 articulation, and height and weight measurements. Refer children who are determined to need follow-up care. Identify children with disabilities. Refer all such children and families to appropriate agencies for intervention. Monitor progress of such referrals. Attend IEP/IFSP meetings with appropriate Head Start/Early Head Start staff and agencies, including TBA/ISD, Early On and LEA personnel. Oversee all aspects of the Child and Adult Care Food Program including menu planning, meal count, submission of reimbursement claims, determination of eligibility, completion of all record keeping requirements and submission of annual application to Michigan Department of Education. Establish working relationships with local health providers and secure qualified persons to serve as contractual consultants to the GTB Head Start Program in the areas of nutrition, mental health and health. Plan, conduct or arrange for training of staff and parents concerning health education, first aid, and/or emergency procedures for medical, dental, mental health, and nutrition issues. Assist the family in their efforts to improve the condition and quality of life by identifying a medical home (comprehensive health care services) which will provide each family with access to comprehensive ongoing health care, and assist families in assuming responsibility for health care of their child/children. Attend management meetings with teaching staff. Attend staff, Management and Department staff meetings as required. Maintain up-to-date files as well as a record of all services rendered. Maintain a data base file for each family, which will contain all information in compliance with Federal Head Start Performance Standards. Participate in the development, implementation and analysis of the Community Assessment. Maintain strict confidentiality and protect the confidentiality of reports/files by an approved method.
Substitute for the cook in times of absence and substitute in the classrooms as needed. Facilitate and conduct emergency drills.


OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Possess good organizational skills in order to maintain and manage family and child files. Must have general supervisory skills. General proficiency in computers, including Microsoft Office products and database applications, email and Internet. Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated patience, tact and respect. Able to effectively establish priorities and meet deadlines. General knowledge of leadership and management skills and techniques. Ability to quickly evaluate alternatives to atypical situations and decide on a plan of action. Must be able to work well with minimal supervision.


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree with strong emphasis in Health, Social Services, Psychology or Early Childhood Education. 1-3 years experience preferred. Advanced knowledge of applicable law, regulations, rules and procedures of the Head Start/Early Head Start program. Must maintain current CPR/First Aid Certification

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises the Benodjenh Center Cook and the ITC Healthy Start Nurse. Serve as the Benodjenh Center supervisor on occasion, in the absence of the Benodjenh Center Supervisor.


EQUIPMENT TO BE USED
Computer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, calculator, stove w/oven, vacuum, laminator, washer/dryer, scale, thermoscan, audiometer, tympanometer, otoaccoustic emission screener and vision screener.


TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Regularly requires sitting and/or standing for sustained periods of time. Occasional work with child sized furnishings and equipment is required. Occasional kneeling, bending and sitting on floor. Frequent lifting of children 0-5 years of age (up to 40 lbs). Occasional travel throughout the six-county service area as required.


TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS
Mathematical skills as required to perform basic budget, CACFP reporting and household income calculations. Ability to communicate with parents and children on an appropriate level. See other skills and abilities.



WORKING CONDITIONS
Majority of time will be spent in an office setting working four 10 hour days. Requires occasional evening and/or weekend work. Required to assist in the Head Start/Early Head Start classrooms as needed. Universal precautions will be taken at all times. Position will encounter varied situations and conditions. Job requires occasional driving throughout the six county service area.



COMMENTS
Native American preference will apply. Current and former Early Head Start and Head Start parents must receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified. Must pass a background investigation and drug and alcohol urinalysis as a condition of employment. Adherence to strict company policy in regard to confidentiality is a must.


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of the Director of Human Resources.

Disability Accommodations CoordinatorApply Human Resources Los Angeles, California

TheUniversity of Southern California (USC)is a leading private research university located in Los Angeles - a global center for arts, technology and international business. As the city's largest private employer, responsible for more than $5 billion annually in economic activity in the region, we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills across a variety of academic schools and units. As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent benefits and perks, and you will be a member of the Trojan Family - the faculty, staff, students and alumni who make USC a great place to work.

The Office

TheOffice of the ADA/504 Coordinatoris responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and oversight of all matters related to access and accommodation for individuals with disabilities, in collaboration with schools, divisions, governmental agencies and advocacy groups supporting students, faculty, staff and visitors. This includes developing and implementing policies and procedures for ensuring campus facilities are open to the entire Trojan Family, including students, faculty, staff, and guests. In addition, the Office oversees Disability Services and Programs (DSP), the campus unit responsible for ensuring equal access for students with disabilities by providing accommodations, auxiliary aids and services, in compliance with state and federal law. USC is committed to the full accessibility of our campus, programs and activities to individuals with disabilities and will make a good faith effort to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified visitors, prospective students, enrolled students, employment applicants, and employees with a disability.

The Position

TheDisability Accommodation Coordinatorwill help ensure equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities by working with employees, managers, and a diverse group of HR professionals to implement and manage reasonable accommodations for employees. As part of the Interactive Process Center of Excellence, the coordinator will manage the interactive dialogue process with employees to determine appropriate reasonable accommodations that enable employees to perform their essential job functions and that promote safe and timely return to work for employees with disabilities on medical leave. The Disability Accommodation Coordinator will maintain regular contact regarding progress and status of accommodations and assists in the resolution of any challenges.

Key Accountabilities Include:

+ Helps ensure equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities by working throughout the institution to implement and manage reasonable accommodations.

+ Requests, receives and reviews medical information for temporary and permanent disability-related accommodations. Ensures that all work restrictions requested are objective, quantifiable and medically supported.

+ Maintains regular contact with managers, treatment providers, and employees regarding progress and status of accommodations and assists in the resolution of any challenges. Maintains appropriate case records in a manner that complies with local, state and federal regulations.

+ Manages interactive dialogue process with employees with disabilities to determine appropriate reasonable accommodations that enable employees to perform their essential job functions. Arranges Vocational Evaluations, Work Adjustment Training, and Fitness for Duty Evaluations as needed.

+ Facilitates return-to-work efforts through an interactive dialogue process with employer and employee. Works closely with team members to determine appropriate reasonable accommodations that promote safe and timely return to work for employees with disabilities.

+ Works collaboratively with managers to understand the diversity of business needs and employment opportunities throughout the University. Ascertains the specific physical tolerances and vocational skills needed for particular employment positions. Assists in modifying job sites or obtaining necessary adaptive equipment as needed.

+ Acts as a subject matter expert and resource to supervisors, colleagues, union, or physicians regarding accommodation/work restriction issues and processes in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Master's Degree

+ Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) Certified

Please submit a cover letter and resume as part of your application.

The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer

In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Core Values: integrity, excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion, well-being, open communication and accountability.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Postdoctoral study Minimum Experience: 3 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Knowledge of ADA/504 and related state laws. Able to work collaboratively with campus partners, professionally and compassionately with employees, and with the highest levels of discretion. Able to manage details.

REQ20125006 Posted Date: 10/11/2022

• Reviews FMLA/Disability requests to verify they are valid HIPAA compliant requests prior to preparing and releasing information.
• Collects patient demographic information from different sources.
• Collaborates with clinical and administration staff while inputting and retrieving information from data system.
• Manages index of patients by auditing, correcting and communicating any discrepancies and inaccuracies to the appropriate staff.
• Maintains accurate documentation of reasons why charts and medical records are not accessible with proper terminology for accounting and statistical purposes.
• Follows procedures, protocols and rules to perform job duties while adhering to regulations and policies set forth by company.
• Maintains and protects sensitive and private information by keeping patient records confidential in accordance with HIPAA, local, state and federal laws and
regulations.
• Accepts ownership and responsibility for all actions, tasks and requests to enhance medical records management, compliance and reputation.
• Maintains excellent communication while maintaining a courteous demeanor and professional attitude.
• Engages in ongoing training, education and professional activities to enhance knowledge, skills and professionalism.

Competencies:
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to Follow Through
• Patient Focus
• Ethical Conduct
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Professional
• Stress Management/Composure
• Teamwork Orientation
• Technical Capacity
• Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills, including English Usage, Grammar, Punctuation, and Style
• Ability to Understand Diverse Accents and Dialects and Varying Dictation Styles
• Ability to Work Independently with Minimal Supervision.
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Ability to Concentrate
• Excellent Listening Skills
• Excellent Eye, Hand, and Auditory Coordination
• Continuous Use of Keyboard
• Reflection of Company Mission and Follows Company policies

Supervisory Responsibility:
• None

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• This position can be sedentary and/or active. May require long periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, and/or stooping all day. The employee may occasionally lift or move objects weighing under 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Travel:
• This position may require travel to all Orthopedic Associates of SW Ohio locations, including satellite offices. May require travel to other locations as business needs arise.

Required Education and Experience:
• High School Diploma.

Preferred Education and Experience:
• Associate’s degree
• Health care industry experience
• Minimum two years of medical records clerk experience, preferably in medical practice setting.

Work Authorization
• Must be able to provide required documentation stating that the employee is legal to work in the United States.

EEO
• Orthopedic Associates of SW Ohio, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry or age (40 years of age and over), qualified individuals with disabilities, or any other factors protected by federal, state or local law.

Other Duties:
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.