Under the direction of the Director, Insurance and Risk Management, the Disability Management Program Manager develops and implements programs that focus on compliance with disability employment practices and on the reduction of disability benefit costs through early return to work and ergonomic interventions. The Employee Disability Management program's four major areas of responsibility include: occupational injury or disability, non-occupational injury or disability, UCRP Disability Income Plan, and UC Preventative Rehabilitation. Provides expertise, advice, and training to campus departments in State and Federal disability laws and UC polices, Federal Rehabilitation Act 73, 504, California Workers' Compensation laws and on principles and practices of Disability Management. Assists with the implementation and coordination of UCLA's Transitional Return to Work program and supervises Job Accommodation programs for employees with Workers' Compensation and non- occupational disability. Interfaces with Campus and local community resources such as medical, legal and insurance professionals and is responsible for outreach and marketing of vocational rehabilitation disability management. Interfaces with Ergonomic Program Manager in ergonomic activities. Supervises Disability Management Consultants.
Qualifications
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 case work. Must have detailed knowledge of Workers Compensation return to work Laws and regulations. Required
A graduate degree in counseling, vocational rehabilitation, psychology or equivalent combination of experience and education. Required
Strong working knowledge of State & Federal Labor and Employment laws and regulations affecting employment, retention and confidentiality of employees with disabilities including FEHA, ADAAA Title I, Federal Rehabilitation Act 73, 504, FMLA, CFRA, PDL, W.C. Labor Code, EEOC & DFH Guidelines and reasonable accommodation process. Knowledge of UC policies is preferred. Required
Current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRCC), or Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) certification or Certified Professional in Disability Management (CPDM). Required
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
Demonstrated ability to conduct on-site job analysis in multiple settings including, research, laboratories, food service and 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
Knowledge of occupational ergonomics and ability to apply this knowledge in academic, research, service and industrial environments. Preferred
Ability to conduct effective ergonomic surveys/audits and analyze findings to make appropriate recommendations. Preferred
Ergonomics knowledge related to office furniture, office and industrial equipment, and workstation accessories. Preferred
Ability to conduct an ergonomic evaluation, make work station adjustments and recommend equipment customizable for the subject employee or process. Preferred
Demonstrated ability 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 ability 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
Ability to use judgment and creativity to solve problems, create a positive team oriented environment and improve staff performance. 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
Proficiency in computer skills to develop correspondence and prepare reports, access databases, analyze and graph trends. Required
Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication, editing, report writing and writing of policies, procedures and training manuals. Required
Ability to analyze work processes to identify deficiencies and maximize opportunities for efficiency. Required
Skill in recruiting, hiring, delegating, training and evaluating staff. 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
Ability to independently arrive at meetings throughout the UCLA campus and at offsite UCLA locations which occur, at times, on short term notice. Required
Must be courteous, congenial and cooperative in order to accomplish goals and objectives. Required
Applicants must submit their qualifications via UCLA's Career Opportunities website at https://hr.mycareer.ucla.edu Reference position #38932.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy - http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
