Join Our Team at Family Resource Home Care!
At Family Resource Home Care, we provide high-quality, compassionate care that helps our clients maintain their independence and improve their quality of life. Our mission is clear: to improve more lives!
Position: Leave & Accommodation Specialist
The Leave & Accommodation Specialist manages and supports FRHC’s leave of absence, accommodation, and workers’ compensation return-to-work programs. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and company policies and provides excellent support to employees and managers.
Responsibilities
- Administer and track Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), state-specific leaves, and company leave policies.
- Guide employees through the leave process, ensuring timely submission of required documentation.
- Respond to new ADA accommodation requests, facilitate the interactive process and collaborate with managers to determine and implement reasonable accommodations.
- Manage, monitor, and track accommodations, ensuring compliance with ADA and company policies.
- Monitor and track workers’ compensation claims that require leave or light-duty.
- Work with managers to identify light-duty work assignments for employees returning from work-related injuries.
- Act as the primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding leave and return-to-work programs.
- Train and educate managers on leave policies, accommodations, and return-to-work procedures.
- Provide reports and analytics on leave trends, light-duty cases, and compliance risks.
- Stay up to date on and ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation laws, and state/local regulations.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1+ year of experience in leave administration, benefits, workers’ compensation, or HR-related roles
- Strong understanding of FMLA and ADA laws
- Excellent communication, attention to detail, and ability to handle sensitive situations with confidentiality
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of state leave laws for Washington, Oregon, and Colorado
- Knowledge of workers’ compensation rules
- SHRM or HRCI certification
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field
What We Offer
- Competitive salary plus performance-based bonus incentives
- Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision)
- Paid mileage reimbursement
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Paid time off: 3 weeks vacation in your first year
- 11 paid holidays
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Company matching 401(k)
If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we’d love to hear from you!