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One Vision is seeking to hire a Full-time Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) to support individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in our Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Our full-time QIDP earn a competitive compensation package including a sign-on bonus and referral bonus program after hire. We also offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life insurance, a 401k plan, paid holidays, paid sick time and vacation time. If this sounds like the opportunity that you've been looking for, apply today!

ABOUT ONE VISION One Vision is a nonprofit organization that provides services to individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities so they may achieve greater purpose and independence through personal choice and community involvement. Our vision is to inspire meaningful lives by connecting people with purpose, whether that purpose is obtaining a job, finding a home that meets an individual's needs and wants, or supporting personal interests.

We believe our employees are our most important asset which is why we offer a competitive salary, exceptional benefits, and excellent working conditions. At One Vision, our employees often find purpose through supporting others. Your co-workers and the people you support become like family, and through our shared goals, we forge meaningful connections with one another. Come join our team!

Our QIDP staff help coordinate the care of our individuals living in ICF homes. This includes identifying supported individual goals, monitoring progress and overseeing the care team of the individual. The QIDP also supervises the team leader who supervises the staff who work directly with individuals ensuring individuals are safe and their personal welfare and rights are supported.

QIDP is also responsible for ensuring that these facilities are following federal, state and national accreditation.

QUALIFICATIONS

+ Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in a human service-related field.

OR

+ Registered Nurse (RN) with 1-year relatable experience supporting individuals.

AND

+ Professional verbal and written communication skills.

+ Proficient Computer skills for documentation. (Microsoft and THERAP)

+ Valid Drivers License, ability to pass drug screen and background check.

Do you possess these skills? Do you enjoy working with individuals with disabilities? Are you looking for a job with meaning? If so, we want to meet you!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

Hours: Hourly Non-Exempt, part time, 30 hours/week

Job Summary

The Accessible Education Specialist oversees policies, procedures, and standards for a comprehensive accessibility compliance program for individuals with temporary and permanent disabilities. S/he is responsible for interpretation and application of the regulations of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and University policies. S/he oversees services and accommodations for all Palo Alto University’s (PAU) admitted and enrolled students. S/he enforces accessibility from a physical and programmatic standpoint, collaborating with, but not limited to academic departments, admissions, and information technology.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate timely, thorough, and good faith interactive processes for admitted and enrolled students with disabilities, ensuring that each are informed of the full array of available options during the interactive process to determine eligibility and appropriate accommodations

• Review and verify documentation, consult with medical professionals and specialists as needed to develop, monitor, adjust, and evaluate individual plans of accommodations
• Consult with PAU administration, including Facilities on ADA compliance issues and risk mitigation as related to ADA compliance
• Create and maintain a confidential database for student and while maintaining HIPAA compliance
• Follows-up on temporary accommodation plans, medical notes, while ensuring all HIPAA, FERPA, and privacy laws are followed
• Provide letters of accommodation to include staff and/or faculty
• Assess assistive-technology and adaptive equipment needs and collaborate with IT for support
• Coordinate provision of deaf services such as Communication Access Real-Time Translation (CART) for deaf and hearing-impaired individuals
• Provide textbooks in alternative format to students with print disabilities in accord with copyright holder Disability Permissions protocols and the federal Copyright Revisions Act of 1976, as amended; maintain Textbook Permissions and End User Agreement files in accordance with Copyright Permissions agreements
• Recruit, hire, and supervise student workers as note-takers, e-text assistants, scribes, text proctors, and readers for students with disabilities
• Maintain on-going relationships with faculty, staff, and administration regarding disability services
• Provide professional development for faculty and staff
• Maintain professional skills and knowledge through courses, conferences, and professional development activities
• Serve on PAU committees and other duties as assigned

Essential Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field; Master’s degree preferred
• 3+ years professional experience supporting individuals with disabilities
• Knowledge of disability documentation and legal requirement for provision of disability services
• Strong working knowledge of Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990; the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2009; the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other federal and state laws pertaining to higher education and disability
• Strong listening, oral and written communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, client groups, and management
• Strong organizational, analysis and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated understanding of current assistive technologies
• Excellent attention to detail and handling confidential information
• Must have excellent attendance and punctuality, collegial and diplomatic behavior at work, and work performance to the satisfaction of management, and essential functions of the position
• Strong supervisory skills to supervise student workers
• Advanced skills in Word, Excel, Jenzabar EX, Google documents, Adobe Acrobat OCR, and scanning production

Application Procedures:

PAU is committed to providing an educational environment that supports a diverse, equitable and inclusive population. In your cover letter, please include information on how your background and experience has prepared you to be in an environment that holds equity and inclusion core to its mission and values.

EEOC Policy:

The University is an equal opportunity employer and is firmly committed to non-discrimination in its hiring and other employment practices and in the application of its personnel policies. In compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists, employment decisions will be made irrespective of the staff member's race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except for minors), sex, marital status, citizenship status, military service status, sexual orientation, medical condition (cancer- related or genetic condition), disability and/or any another status protected by law. When necessary, the University will reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities, if the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform all essential functions of the position and if it will be done without undue hardship to the University.

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The Boeing Company is seeking a Mid-Level Disability Management Specialist based out of Auburn, WA.

This position will support Everett site Operations Customers, work with various collaborator and partner organization Boeing Health Services, Workers Comp Administrator, Third Part Administrators, Accommodation Services, and Environmental Health & Safety.

Position Responsibilities:

* Works with management and employees to initiate and facilitate interactive discussions for medical restrictions and qualifications

* Identifies crucial job functions and reasonable accommodations, reassignment processes and potential outcomes

* Works with third party administrators and Workers' Compensation Administrators to assist with detailed claims management

* Performs analysis to ensure consistent placement decisions

* Facilitates employee's return to work

* Documents, maintains and extracts employee case information and ensures data integrity and confidentiality

* Provides early intervention to injured or ill employees to prevent time loss from work

This position allows telecommuting. The selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite in Auburn, WA.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Confidential Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

* 3+ years of experience in Worker's Compensation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Disability Management, Reasonable Accommodation, Work related injuries or Return to Work Programs

* Willingness to work variable shifts and overtime as needed to support production

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

* Bachelors degree or higher

* Experience with medical confidentiality

* Experience with the administration, including case management, of reasonable accommodation process and disability related (e.g. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)) laws, policies and regulatory requirement

* Experience with government laws and regulation

Typical Education/Experience:

Bachelor's and typically 6 or more years' related work experience, a Master's degree and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift Work Statement:

This position is for first shift.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $79,050 - $106,950

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Experience Level

Individual Contributor

Contingent Upon Program Award

No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule

Full time

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