Job Description

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!

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