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DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR JOB DUTIES
Under the direction of the Disability Manager and Disability Administrator, the Disability Specialist is responsible for managing day-to-day operations related to Wayne County's disability and medical leave-related programs, ensuring compliance with all government regulations, including Workers Compensation, ADA and FMLA, and Wayne County's Long-Term Disability Program and contractual leave benefits outlined in various applicable collective bargaining agreements (CBA) and employee benefit plans. Works towards meeting overall goals and objectives of the organization. The Disability Specialist works to minimizing financial costs by facilitating return to work and/or favorable resolution of disability claims.
ELIGIBLE PERSONS
At the time of application, eligible persons must have:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Wayne County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
For information regarding the Department of Justice - EEO Utilization Report, please visit https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/phr/legal-postings.aspx.
Accommodations: If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Wayne County Department of Personnel/Human Resources at 313-224-5901 or via email at hrexam@waynecounty.com. Hearing or speech impaired persons using TDD's or similar devices may contact the Michigan Relay Center, toll free at (800) 649-3777 or 711 to communicate directly with the Department of Personnel/Human Resources during regular working hours.
Full Time
Public Administration
$48k-70k (estimate)
03/13/2024
04/14/2024
waynecountyutah.org
LOA, UT
25 - 50
1892
RYAN TORGERSON
<$5M
Public Administration
Economic Development
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