Stony Brook Medicine Hiring for Part Time ADA Specialist at Stony Brook, NY  Full Time

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, the ADA Specialist will provide support to individuals with disabilities and ensure the hospital’s compliance with ADA-related matters by processing accommodation requests and reviewing medical documentation.

Duties of an ADA Specialist may include the following but are not limited to:

• Conduct intake interviews to understand individual needs and evaluate medical/psychological information to determine eligibility.
• Determine reasonable accommodations and connect individuals to resources and services.
• Assist individuals in overcoming obstacles related to their disabilities.
• Review and interpret medical documentation and interact with healthcare providers as needed.
• Record interactions and analyze the effectiveness of accommodations
• Maintain confidentiality of employee records and stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and technology.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

This is a temporary part time opportunity that can end at any time.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of administrative experience. Experience in disability services, human resources, or related field. Knowledge of ADA regulations and guidelines. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Licensed Registered Nurse (RN), Physician Assistant (PA), Occupational Therapist (OT), or equivalent licensure. Experience managing employee disability-related accommodation requests. Demonstrated experience articulating medical recommendations to workplace solutions. Experience working in a hospital setting.

Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

In accordance with federal and state regulations that all hospitals and nursing homes require personnel to be vaccinated against COVID-19, candidates who are not already fully vaccinated must obtain the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine within three (3) calendar days of acceptance of a conditional job offer and must obtain any subsequent doses in accordance with that particular vaccine manufacturer’s protocol. Candidates who are partially vaccinated, but not yet fully vaccinated, must complete their vaccination series within three (3) calendar days of a job offer or in accordance with that particular vaccine manufacturer’s protocol, whichever comes later.

The state regulation also includes those who may be affiliated with or interact with employees of a hospital or nursing home. The regulations allow for limited exemptions with reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable law.

Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine’s Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screen*
• Successfully complete a Background Check investigation.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

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Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.

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