•Disability Case Manager

Recrute Action; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 69,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the workers' compensation sector is seeking a Case Manager to coordinate services for injured workers. The role involves managing claims, facilitating medical interventions, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess strong decision-making and communication skills, along with a relevant university degree and experience in case management.

Benefits

Health & dental benefits

Pension plan with employer matching

Vacation: Earns 1.25 days per month

Float days: Up to 4 paid float days per year

Work program: Option for extra days off

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in case management within healthcare or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-risk claims and facilitate medical interventions.
• Collaborate with employers and service providers for rehabilitation services.
• Approve benefits including earnings replacement and medical aid.

Skills

Communication

Decision-Making

Case Coordination

Stakeholder Communication

Education

University degree in healthcare, education, or social sciences

Job description

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This role is for our client in the workers' compensation sector, focusing on coordinating proactive services for injured workers, employers, and stakeholders. The Case Manager is responsible for managing high-risk claims, facilitating medical interventions, supporting return-to-work initiatives, and ensuring compliance with workplace policies and safety regulations. This position requires strong decision-making, case coordination, and stakeholder communication skills to effectively support injured workers and ensure the efficient delivery of benefits.

What is in it for you :

• Salary Band : $69.000 to $87.000, depending on experience.
• Permanent & full-time position
• Unionized environment : Covered under a collective agreement.
• Work schedule : 35-hour per week with core hours of 8 : 00 am to 4 : 30 pm.
• Hybrid work : One in-office day per week, typically for team meetings.
• Work program : Option to have every second Monday or Friday off by working an extra 45 minutes daily, available after 3 months of employment.
• Vacation : Earns 1.25 days per month, up to 15 days per year.
• Float days : Up to 4 paid float days per year, earned quarterly.
• Health & dental benefits : 100% coverage for prescription drugs, paramedical practitioners (up to $600 per year per practitioner), vision care, hospital accommodations, private duty nursing, and more.
• Health spending account (HSA) : Annual employer-funded credits for additional health and dental expenses.
• Pension plan : Defined benefit plan with employer matching contributions (8.4%, increasing to 10.9% for salary above $71.300).

Responsibilities :

• Assess individual workers' needs and determine organizational responsibilities for each case.
• Collaborate with employers, healthcare providers, unions, and service providers to facilitate medical and vocational rehabilitation services.
• Monitor and evaluate caseloads while preparing detailed case plans.
• Document case decisions and participate in the development of case management procedures.
• Assess injured workers' financial status and apply rate-setting mechanisms.
• Approve and authorize benefits, including earnings replacement, medical aid, and permanent impairment benefits.
• Evaluate entitlement to wage loss replacement and determine compensation in accordance with policies and legislation.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and maintain a respectful, scent-reduced workplace.
• Handle confidential information securely and undergo security checks as required.

What you will need to succeed :

• University degree in healthcare, education, or social sciences. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• 4+ years of experience in medium to complex case management within patient care, social services, healthcare, insurance, disability case management, or a related field.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly across various channels.
• Sound decision-making ability based on analysis, experience, and judgment.
• Experience conducting comprehensive needs assessments using multiple data sources.
• Understanding of healthcare systems and coordination of relevant services.
• Skills in case assessment, planning, implementation, and monitoring to achieve effective resolutions.
• Experience in cost-benefit analysis and claims evaluation.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage competing deadlines.
• Proficiency in file management and documentation, ensuring records are secure, accessible, and current.

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