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LifeStance Health Values
Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.
Benefits
As a full-time employee of LifeStance Health, the following benefits are offered: medical, dental, vision, AD&D, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k retirement savings with employer match, paid parental leave, paid time off, holiday pay and an Employee Assistance Program.
Position Summary:
The ADA & Leave specialist is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day administration of leave of absence and accommodation programs while serving as the team's primary subject matter expert for complex cases. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local leave and disability regulations, and partners closely with HR, Legal, managers, and third-party administrators to deliver consistent, compliant, and employee-focused solutions.
The ADA & Leave specialist manages leave and accommodation cases, including escalations, supports process improvement initiatives, and helps develop the knowledge and capabilities of the leave team. This role serves as the key resource for ADA, FMLA, state leave laws, disability accommodations, and return-to-work programs:
Compensation: $76,000 - $93,000/annually in addition to a competitive bonus plan
Key Responsibilities:
ADA & Accommodation Administration, LOA administration
Lead the interactive process for complex ADA accommodation requests.
Review medical documentation and evaluate accommodation options in partnership with HR and Legal as needed.
Determine appropriate accommodation solutions while balancing business needs and regulatory requirements.
Manage escalated accommodation cases and provide consultation to managers and HR partners.
Ensure timely documentation and case management throughout the accommodation lifecycle.
Provide coaching, training, and guidance on complex leave and accommodation issues.
Oversee administration of FMLA, ADA leave, military leave, personal leave, disability leave, workers' compensation coordination, and state-specific leave programs in assigned states.
Reviews leave cases and provide direction on eligibility, entitlements, extensions, and return-to-work decisions.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory notice and documentation requirements.
Identify compliance risks and recommend corrective actions.
Support audits, investigations, and legal inquiries related to leave and accommodations.
Maintain accurate case documentation and reporting.
Process Improvement & Reporting:
Identify opportunities to improve leave and accommodation processes, workflows, and employee experience.
Develop and maintain SOPs, knowledge articles, and training materials as they pertain to their day to day.
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of leave, disability, accommodation
Advanced knowledge of:
ADA
FMLA
PWFA
USERRA
State leave laws
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability programs
Return-to-work processes
Experience handling complex accommodation and leave cases.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret regulations and apply them to business situations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Multi-state leave administration experience.
Experience with complex ADA accommodations
Experience in a high-volume shared services or HR operations…