Field Case Manager: Return-to-Work & Benefits

First Nations University of Canada; Regina; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board in Regina is seeking a field-based case management professional to assess worker needs and administer benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Act. You will lead goal-oriented recovery and collaborative return-to-work planning with workers, employers, health-care providers, unions and other service providers to ensure effective recovery and timely return to work.

This role emphasizes superior service to workers and employers, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• University degree in health care, education, social sciences, disability management or business is required.
• Minimum of one year case management experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of individual workers and administer benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Act.
• Exercise leadership in goal-oriented recovery and collaborative return-to-work planning.
• Partner with workers, employers, health-care providers, unions and other service providers for appropriate recovery and return-to-work planning.
• Manage assigned caseloads and prepare reasoned, plain language decisions.
• Adhere to procedures for return-to-work management and approve services and benefits for injured workers.

Skills

risk management

conceptual thinking

communication

return to work

problem solving

decision making

relationship building

Act Interpretation & Application

Education

University degree in health care/education/social sciences/disability management/business

Job description

Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board in Regina is seeking a field-based case management professional to assess worker needs and administer benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Act. You will lead goal-oriented recovery and collaborative return-to-work planning with workers, employers, health-care providers, unions and other service providers to ensure effective recovery and timely return to work.

This role emphasizes superior service to workers and employers, with opportunities to