What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inclusive Pathways Program position at The University of Chicago Medicine?
Job Description
THIS IS NOT A JOB. This posting provides information on UCM's disability hiring initiative called the Inclusive Pathways Program. An application on this page will connect you with our Disability Inclusion Coordinator to discuss supportive services available throughout the interview and onboarding process, if needed. If interested in a job at UCM, you must also please submit an application for the specific job of interest.
UChicago Medicine is proud to partner with The Anixter Center of Chicago to provide the Inclusive Pathways Program, a joint initiative to support individuals with disabilities applying for positions at the academic medical center. Qualified program participants will meet one on one with our Disability Inclusion Coordinator to answer questions you may have on open positions of interest at UChicago Medicine. Our Disability Inclusion Coordinator will then provide you with any necessary assistance throughout your interview and onboarding experience, and from application to hire. Should you accept a position at UCM, the Disability Inclusion Coordinator will also provide support throughout your first year to ensure you feel adequately supported.
We are a community of game changers. Tougher. Stronger. Smarter. And the same relentlessness that’s put us at the forefront of health care delivery and patient experience on a global scale has made us an extraordinary place to work. If you are someone with a disability who would like support in applying to a job at UChicago Medicine, the Inclusive Pathways Program is designed to support your success.
Required Qualifications:
- A completed High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited body
- 18 years or older
- Proof of disability of any kind as defined by the ADA.
- You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:
- Autism
- Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, or HIV/AIDS
- Blind or low vision
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular or heart disease
- Celiac disease
- Cerebral palsy Deaf or hard of hearing
- Depression or anxiety
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy
- Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, or irritable bowel syndrome
- Intellectual disability
- Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
- Nervous system condition for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, or Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Psychiatric condition, for example, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, or major depression
- Capable of independently completing assigned work duties with or without the need for reasonable accommodations.
- Capable of communicating the English language
- You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:
- Additional qualifications will vary by position
