What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist (ADA Consultant) position at The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD?
Brief Description
The Harris Center is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented HR Generalist (ADA Consultant) to join our team and play a vital role in fostering inclusivity and accessibility in the workplace! If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact by supporting colleagues and applicants through the reasonable accommodation process, this opportunity is for you!
As the HR Generalist (ADA Consultant), you will be a key advocate for ensuring equitable accommodations for employees and applicants, enabling them to perform essential job functions and fully enjoy the benefits of employment. This role requires a proactive, empathetic, and knowledgeable professional who can guide individuals and leaders through the interactive process while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
Your Role In Action
The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.
Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.
Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.
What Else You Should Know
The position is located at 9401 Southwest Freeway, Houston, Texas 77074
About Us
The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provided care to over 96,000 people in fiscal year 2023!
As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The HARRIS CENTER provides a full continuum of services at 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation.
By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.
The Harris Center is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented HR Generalist (ADA Consultant) to join our team and play a vital role in fostering inclusivity and accessibility in the workplace! If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact by supporting colleagues and applicants through the reasonable accommodation process, this opportunity is for you!
As the HR Generalist (ADA Consultant), you will be a key advocate for ensuring equitable accommodations for employees and applicants, enabling them to perform essential job functions and fully enjoy the benefits of employment. This role requires a proactive, empathetic, and knowledgeable professional who can guide individuals and leaders through the interactive process while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
Your Role In Action
- Fair and Consistent Implementation: Apply accommodation policies fairly and consistently across the organization.
- Providing Guidance: Offer expert advice to employees, applicants, and supervisors throughout the interactive process.
- Issuing Response Letters: Draft formal response letters for reasonable accommodation requests.
- Tracking Requests: Conduct initial intake and maintain accurate records of all accommodation requests.
- Consulting with Others: Provide guidance to decision-makers and other involved parties.
- Processing Requests: Handle accommodation requests, including procuring necessary items and services through the Centralized Accommodation Fund (CAF).
- Keeping Individuals Updated: Maintain open communication with individuals throughout the process.
- Confirming with the Individual: Validate accommodation needs directly with the individual when third-party requests are involved.
- Consulting for Information: Gather essential information from personnel or external sources to make informed determinations.
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
- Professional Expertise:
- Strong knowledge of the ADA, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other relevant laws.
- Familiarity with assistive technology applications (e.g., screen readers, speech recognition tools).
- Experience working with assistive technology users and understanding their needs.
- Creative problem-solving skills to develop innovative accommodations.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years in human resources or a related field, managing the ADA/interactive process. PHR, CP, SPHR, or SCP certification preferred.
- Skills: Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and the ability to serve as a role model.
- Additional Requirements:
- Experience mentoring and training others in assistive technology.
- Willingness to travel to local facilities as needed.
- Experience with benefits guidance, vocational coaching, or related fields is highly valued.
The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.
Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.
Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.
What Else You Should Know
The position is located at 9401 Southwest Freeway, Houston, Texas 77074
About Us
The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provided care to over 96,000 people in fiscal year 2023!
As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The HARRIS CENTER provides a full continuum of services at 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation.
By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.
