Job Description

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Program Administrator to join an excellent team working to ensure compliance with ADA regulations and facilitate accessibility initiatives.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:

• Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030
• Becoming an anti-racist organization
• Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs,
• Developing and retaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that represents the diversity, cultures, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon.
• Click here to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values.

What you will do!

Our organization is seeking an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Program Administrator to ensure our compliance with federal and state laws regarding individuals with disabilities. In this role, you will be responsible for administering a process to ensure that the needs of employees requiring or requesting job accommodations are met. As the ADA Program Administrator and subject matter expert on all aspects of ADA policy and associated compliance practice, you will guide managers and business-line partners to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable laws and policies.

Overview of key duties:

• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, as well as Agency policy related to ADA and accommodations for employees with disabilities
• Administer a process to ensure timely and effective processing of all accommodation requests
• Respond to requests and guide employees through the ADA interactive process identifying essential functions and potential accommodations
• Guide managers and business-line partners on ADA policy and compliance methodology
• Design effective processes and procedures to ensure efficient and effective processing of accommodation requests
• Provide training and guidance to Agency staff on ADA best practices and compliance

What’s in it for you?

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• 10 hours of vacation per month
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• 24 hours of personal business leave per fiscal year, eligible to be used after 6 months of service
• Pension and retirement programs
• Opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Continuous growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
• A healthy work/life balance, including fulltime remote options

Salary Range: $5,958 – $8,794 / monthly

Location: Salem, OR / fully remote with hybrid work options

What we are looking for!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior or Development, Business or Public Administration, Applied Behavioral Sciences, Industrial Relations, or a job-related course of study determined by the appointing authority; and 3 years of Human Resource professional-level experience related to the position.

OR

A valid certification as a Professional in Human Resource awarded by the Human Resource Certification Institute and 4 years Human Resource professional-level experience related to the position.

OR

6 years Human Resource experience related to the position. 4 of the 6 years must have been at the professional level.

A master’s degree in any of the above listed courses of study may substitute for 1 year of professional-level experience.

The State Certified Human Resources Professional (SCHRP) certification, awarded by the Oregon Chief Human Resources Office, substitutes for 6 months of human resource professional-level experience.

Valid Certification as a SHRM Certified Professional awarded by a nationally recognized organization, substitutes for 1 year of human resource professional-level experience.

PREFFERED:

• Expertise in the concepts and application of the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act, ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal and state laws, State administrate policy (i.e., 50.020.10) and related EEOC guidance (e.g., U.S. Executive Order 13164) pertaining to persons with disabilities.
• Working knowledge of current management theory and the dynamics of adult learning and organizational development.
• Working knowledge of labor relations in a collective bargaining environment.
• Working knowledge of public sector human resource practices (e.g., recruitment, FMLA/OFLA, Safety & Wellness, Workers Compensation insurance, pay equity, classification & compensation, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of federal and Oregon state human resource laws, rules and regulations.
• Ability to collaborate and mediate between individuals with competing interests.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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