FSDS staff assist administrators, supervisors, and employees with health conditions when an employment arrangement is impacted by a health condition. Staff guide and educate administrators, faculty, and staff in University position management and accommodation procedures. Staff evaluate and determine employment needs pertaining to an employee's health condition requirements.
Departments receive assistance in identifying the essential functions of the employee's position.
Staff identify and determine effective accommodations using an interactive process which involves the employee, supervisor, unit Human Resources representative and medical professional recommendations. Staff frequently interact directly with treating medical professionals in obtaining medical recommendations pertaining to an employee's condition. Staff assist in obtaining and implementing accommodations when required. Return to work assistance is also provided in situations when health conditions have required work absences. Staff also refer employees to various community resources when applicable.