Learn how to properly respond to accommodation requests for anxiety, workplace stress, and PTSD under the ADA.
The failure of productive employees who experience trauma is costly. Make a solid decision and have the tools necessary when this arises. Why is it smart business to explore accommodation? What are the best practices in managing workers who have experienced mental health issues including anxiety, depression and PTSD? This topic will provide insight into how bad things can happen to good people, especially good workers. The impact is not solely on that person but can affect the workplace. Employers should be equipped for when these occasions arise and why seeking to find good outcomes is good business.
While it can be difficult to accurately describe a large group, as each individual is unique, this material will educate on best practices in accommodating workplace anxiety, stress and PTSD under the ADA. Additionally, this topic will explore and discuss various accommodations and environmental modifications, ways to interact with the worker, and experiences from the vocational counselor’s perspective to illustrate successful accommodation and resolution.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to review ADA, laws and application.
- You will be able to define anxiety, stress and PTSD.
- You will be able to identify accommodations and modifications.
- You will be able to discuss case examples and successes.
Agenda
- Overview of the ADA, Laws and Application
- Anxiety, Stress and Ptsd: Translating to Impact in the Workplace
- Accommodation and Modifications
- Case Examples and Successes
- Best Practices
Speakers
Alana Bomberger, MA, CRC, CCM,
OSC Vocational Systems, Inc.- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and Case Manager for OSC Vocational Systems, Inc.
- Provides vocational rehabilitation counseling, disability management, vocational assessments, case management, and forensic services utilizing knowledge of the medical aspects of disability
- B.A. degree, Western Washington University; M.A. degree, Western Washington University
Armando Morales-Rivera,
OSC Vocational Systems, Inc.- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and Certified Case Manager at OSC Vocational Systems
- Experienced in vocational rehabilitation counseling, disability management, vocational assessments, case management, and forensic services
- Formerly worked at the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation DSHS-Washington (DVR)
- Specializes in supporting individuals with mental health issues and life-challenging illnesses
- Offers expertise in the medical aspects of disability
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, 2013; Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Western Washington University, 2017
Nick Choppa,
OSC Vocational Systems, Inc.- Vocational rehabilitation counselor/case manager/life care planner with OSC Vocational Systems, Inc. since 2009
- Areas of expertise include vocational rehabilitation counseling, case management, records review, life care planning, past medical bill review, and hands on case management including developing rehabilitation plans, job development and placement, and psychometric testing
- Manages an independent case load, performing assessment and coordination of medical treatment with various medical providers
- Conducts labor market research and employment qualification assessments and possesses knowledge of the medical aspects of disability
- M.A. degree, Western Washington University; B.A. degree, The Evergreen State College
Who Should Attend
This live webinar is designed for human resource managers, benefits and payroll professionals, business owners and managers, controllers, CFOs and attorneys.
