WORKPLACE NEEDS ASSESSMENT EXPERT
On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Job Summary
Conduct comprehensive workplace needs and functional assessments for employees with disabilities, interviewing stakeholders to identify barriers and essential job functions. Evaluate ergonomic and accessibility requirements across physical, sensory, cognitive, and neurological disabilities while applying ADA, Section 504, and Section 508 regulations. Develop individualized accommodation recommendations and implementation plans that balance employee needs with organizational operations, utilizing Job Accommodation Network guidance and assistive technology best practices. Prepare detailed written assessment reports documenting findings, rationale, and estimated costs while maintaining strict confidentiality. Collaborate with employees, supervisors, HR, IT, medical providers, and rehabilitation professionals to coordinate specialized technology evaluations and promote inclusive workplace practices.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience conducting workplace needs, functional, ergonomic, disability, or reasonable accommodation assessments
- Strong knowledge of ADA, Section 504, Section 508, and applicable disability employment regulations
- Experience evaluating essential job functions and identifying barriers affecting employee performance
- Knowledge of reasonable accommodation strategies for individuals with physical, visual, hearing, cognitive, neurological, learning, speech, and mental health disabilities
- Strong interviewing and assessment skills
- Demonstrated ability to develop clear written assessment reports and actionable accommodation recommendations
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with employees, management, HR, IT, medical providers, and rehabilitation professionals
- Ability to manage multiple assessments and prioritize competing requests
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential medical and employee information appropriately
Desired Qualifications
- Job Accommodation Network (JAN) guidance and accommodation best practices
- Assistive technology and adaptive equipment
- Rehabilitation engineering principles
- Ergonomics and human factors
- Universal Design and Inclusive Design
- Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Microsoft 365, and common enterprise technologies
- Accessibility and usability testing
- Experience supporting federal or other large organizational environments
- RESNA Assistive Technology Professional (ATP)
- Assistive Technology Applications Certificate Program (ATACP) or equivalent
- Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)
- Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist or comparable credential
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