Disability Management Coordinator

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; In loco; CAD 70.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg is seeking a Disability Management Coordinator to direct workplace disability management activities, liaising with stakeholders and supporting reintegration of ill or injured employees.

The role requires close collaboration with management, unions, HR, and third-party administrators to address disability management issues and ensure privacy and compliance. A strong background in occupational health and case management is essential.

Competenze

• Three years experience in occupational health or disability management.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related health field.
• Training in case management or disability management.
• Proficiency with MS Office and data systems.
• Knowledge of Workers’ Compensation policies and privacy laws.

Mansioni

• Direct disability management activities and liaise with stakeholders.
• Support ill/injured employees and reintegration.
• Collaborate with management, unions, HR and external providers.
• Maintain compliance with privacy and HR policies.

Conoscenze

Computer literacy

Privacy legislation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related health field

Case management training

Strumenti

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Manager, Occupational Health & Safety, and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values, and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital, the Disability Management Coordinator is responsible for directing all workplace activities associated with disability management including acting as a liaison with all stakeholders, being a supporter for ill/injured employees, acting as a catalyst for reintegrating employees back into the workplace, and working with management, unions, human resources, third party administrators and external healthcare providers on disability management issues.

Experience

• Three (3) years related experience in an occupational health setting, case management role, vocational rehabilitation or disability management.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or other health related discipline such as social work, occupational therapy or physiotherapy.
• Additional training/certification in case management, occupational health or disability management.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications And Skills

• Knowledge of computer systems and proficiency in the use of common software applications including spreadsheets, word processing, database, internet and email applications.
• Working knowledge of Worker’s Compensation policies and procedures, legislation protecting the privacy and confidentiality of medical information, and human rights legislation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all categories of hospital employees.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.