Disability Rights Coordinator

DHA HOUSING SOLUTIONS FOR NORTH TEXAS

JOB VACANCY

OCTOBER 28, 2022

JOB TITLE: DISABILITY RIGHTS COORDINATOR

SALARY RANGE: $42,014 - $63,020

LOCATIONS: COMPLIANCE

Summary: Under general direction of the President and Chief Executive Officer, and the general supervision by his designee, the Director of Compliance and Training, the Disability Rights Coordinator is responsible for coordinating activities necessary to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), the Fair Housing Act of 1968, and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. Provides advanced consultative and technical assistance about accessibility, disability rights laws, and effective communications including appropriate auxiliary aids and services. Drafts and/or reviews technical reports, policies, procedures, training materials and special presentations for DHA employees and programs, and coordinates with other DHA departments on all issues relating to disability needs, disability rights laws and all matters relating to reasonable accommodations.

Essential Job Functions: The following provides a summary of the duties and minimal skills required. The duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all person(s) in this position/classification. Shown is a synopsis of duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. The person(s) selected/incumbent(s) for this position/classification may not perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, related duties. DHA reserves the right to revise job descriptions as necessary.

• The Disability Rights Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that DHA is compliant with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations in its housing programs, including performing internal reviews as needed
• Serves as the designated contact person for complaints and resolutions relating to Section 504, ADA, and Fair Housing matters
• Collects and maintains a library of ADA regulations and supplementary materials
• Develops, implements, and manages a systematic process for handling Section 504, ADA, Effective Communications, Fair Housing complaints and reviews, and processing of reasonable accommodation requests, including policies, procedures, trainings and reports
• Prepares technical documents as needed to ensure compliance with DHA policies and applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations
• In coordination with the Director of Compliance, develops and implements a grievance procedure that incorporates appropriate due process standards and provides for the prompt and equitable resolution of Section 504, ADA, and/or fair housing complaints as it relates to reasonable accommodations
• Responds to requests for reasonable accommodation and reviews, processes and verifies information to determine eligibility and appropriate determination
• Monitors, analyzes and ensures implementation and timely completion of approved accommodation requests by communication with responsible departments and/or DHA personnel
• Reviews with Director of Compliance and Training any accommodation request that may cause an undue financial burden or fundamental alteration to the program
• Tracks all requests for reasonable accommodation and maintains a log of such requests
• Collects and stores all Section 504/ADA and Fair Housing complaint data
• Avoids legal challenges by understanding current and proposed regulatory requirements; recommends new procedures to comply with legal requirements
• Supports the relationship between DHA and the constituent population by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with clients, visitors, and DHA staff
• Promotes the President/CEO s priorities for the operations of DHA
• Submits a monthly report to the Director of Compliance and Training of all activities
• Performs other duties as assigned or required

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of provisions of Titles I, II, and III of ADA; Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act; the Fair Housing Act; and the Architectural Barriers Act
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws regulating public housing authorities generally and DHA specifically
• Knowledge of evaluating public access to facilities and programs and services
• Knowledge of training principles and techniques
• Knowledge of the principles of record-keeping and records management
• Knowledge of business and personal computers and of spreadsheet software applications
• Skill in preparing reports, correspondence, and other presentations for internal and external audiences
• Ability to work under pressure of deadlines, and establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other DHA staff
• Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written
• Skill in interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic background

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift/carry up to 10 pounds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Journalism, Communications, Business or Public Administration or a related field; AND four (4) years of professional experience in a related field, technical writing experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Explanation of Hiring Process

Thank you for your interest in job opportunities with the Dallas Housing Authority. All applications for open posted positions must be submitted via on-line at www.dhantx.com. No on-line applications will be accepted after the noted closing date on the announcement. We encourage you to visit our website often to view and apply for vacant positions with the agency.

DHA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and all employees and applicants are treated equally without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.