Human Resources Leave Specialist

Vista Community Clinic (VCC)

At Vista Community Clinic (VCC), we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it's about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we've been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer-driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state-of-the-art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care where it's needed most.

As a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. Join a team where compassion and ambition go hand-in-hand!

Benefits include: Competitive compensation & benefits Medical, dental, vision Company-paid life insurance Flexible spending accounts 403(b) retirement plan

Why VCC?

Winner of the 2025 HRSA Gold Medal for Outstanding Care, placing VCC among the top 10% of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S.

Recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health and Diabetes and for excellence in Preventive Health and Health IT.

A robust training & development culture to help you grow and advance your career.

A workplace built on respect, collaboration and passion for care.

Responsibilities

The Leave of Absence/Worker's Compensation Specialist is responsible for case management of leave of absence, workers compensation claims and ADA accommodation processing throughout organization. Effectively coordinates all LOA claims to include general administration, case management and program compliance with FMLA, CFRA, PDL, SDI, PFL and various state leave laws. Additionally, responsible for ADA Accommodate requests, interactive process and case management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee company's comprehensive processes for various leaves and accommodations guiding employees through the documentation process, continuous communication flow and facilitate a smooth return-to-work process for employee and department management.
• Generate and manage reporting metrics and analytics for various leave types and ADA accommodation.
• Determine eligibility and administer leave programs and policies in alignment with federal and state employment laws.
• Work closely with Payroll Dept in coordinated paid time off with disability payments.
• Ensure HIPAA and employee privacy guidelines are upheld.
• Process claims, working closely with employees, department management and TPA regarding work restrictions and accommodations.
• Collaborate closely with department and employee on leave ensuring an interactive and accommodation process in place.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 4 yrs experience working closely with details of various leave types
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws regarding leaves and ADA regulations.
• Proficient with ADP Workforce Now and Microsoft Office sw.
• High attention to detail for handling confidential and sensitive data, data entry, and record management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly explain complex information to employees with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adaptable to changing priorities while maintaining a high level of productivity.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Pay Range: $34.00 - $38.00 Depending on Experience