Disability & Leave Services (DLS) Sr Work Wellness Coach, Specialty Ac – Amazon Store

DescriptionAmazon’s Disability & Leave Services (DLS) team in the HR Services organization is building a best-in-class case management program to deliver leave of absence, disability and accommodation services to Amazon employees across the U.S. The Work Wellness Coaching Program provides a highly individualized accommodation coaching service as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It is tailored to the specific identified needs of the employee as defined by the employee and the business. Work Wellness Coaching is a short-term accommodation that helps employees with qualifying disabilities learn, manage, and perform the essential functions of their job.Role DescriptionThe Work Wellness Coach (WWC) is a key member of our accommodations team, providing virtual 1:1 coaching services to Amazon employees with ADA-qualifying cognitive and mental health disabilities. A WWC supports employees with disabilities across all business settings that affect executive functioning such as focus, memory, communication, and decision making. A successful WWC works with the employee to identify barriers related to their disability and creates individualized coaching plans to mitigate those barriers that impact job performance. They are a disability coaching subject matter expert, providing consultation and collaborating with internal team members to devise innovative accommodation solutions, and establishing ramp-back accommodation support for employees ending leave. Successful candidates will have expert resource knowledge and superior communication skills with proven success in case management of complex disabilities and influencing across multiple professional settings.
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Roles and Responsibilities

Provide disability coaching, resource referrals, information, and support to employees with qualifying conditions, as well as relevant supervisors, Human Resources, and other partners to support Amazon’s retention efforts
Identify individual support needs and barriers related to disability, as well as learning and communication style.
Creating coaching plans outlining frequency, duration, and scope of coaching activities tailored to individual needs. Support needs could include: improving communication, organization, planning, workload management, etc.
Problem-solving or role-playing scenarios for stressful work situations and self-advocacy
Improving work habits, creating systems and routines, and creating tools for handling day-to-day stressors
Maintain a high level of communication with all stakeholders: Accommodation Consultants, HRBPs, hiring managers, third party vendors, and other members of the Disability and Leave Services team
Make accommodation recommendations and refer employee to appropriate internal and external resources
Research relevant training topics and conduct training for DLS team members, HRBP’s, and hiring managers as needed
Assist in tracking trends related to case types and employment classifications to aid in new program initiatives

Key Competencies

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse set of multi-level stakeholders and drive appropriate solutions
Knowledge of federal and state disability laws and resources
Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and in writing.
Strong problem solving, critical thinking, time management and priority setting skills
Ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with all levels of business contacts
Ability to diagnose problems, identify and drive appropriate solutions
Demonstrated ability to deal with confidential information, including sensitive human resources situations (performance coaching, delivering disciplinary plans, etc.)
Experience working with Vocational Rehabilitation and government programs
Experience with coaching or providing direct support to individuals with disabilities

Key job responsibilitiesRoles and Responsibilities

Provide disability coaching, resource referrals, information, and support to employees with medical conditions or disabilities, as well as relevant supervisors, Human Resources, and other partners at an escalated level to support Amazon’s retention efforts
Identify individual support needs and barriers related to disability, as well as learning and communication style
Creating coaching plans outlining frequency, duration, and scope of coaching activities tailored to individual needs. Support needs could include: improving communication, organization, planning, workload management, stress management etc.
Provide consultation and supervision to team members on complex and escalated cases
Maintain a high level of communication with all stakeholders: Accommodation Consultants, HRBPs, hiring managers, third party vendors, and other members of the Disability and Leave Services team
Make accommodation recommendations and refer employee to appropriate internal and external resources
Supports the leadership team by demonstrating understanding of customer needs and expectations as well as ensuring performance objectives are met
Conduct training for DLS team members, HRBP’s, and hiring managers as needed
Stay current on legislation and national, state and local issues affecting employees with disabilities as well as evidence-based best practices for coaching
Utilizes case-driven data and metrics to inform on trends and best practices for case management within specific disability types
Drive process improvements to improve employee experience and program outcomes

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work or equivalent
Experience in disability/vocational rehabilitation intervention in a professional environment
Experience with case management and accommodation compliance
Knowledge of Human Resources or Vocational Rehabilitation
Experience managing direct reports, including workforce and project management

Preferred Qualifications

experience working with employees with disabilities, accommodations and/or leave of absences functions, human resources, or employee relations experience at a large tech-focused company
experience working with individuals with one or more of the following diagnoses: autism, depression, ADHD, Traumatic Brain Injury, and/or mental health conditions
leadership role managing direct reports, e.g., workforce management, project management, etc.
Job coaching experience working with senior-level leaders in technology-relevant environments (with executives, computer programmers, program managers, software designers, etc.)
Master’s degree from an accredited university in Psychology, Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, or related field

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