Bilingual Disability Claims Specialist - Winnipeg, Canada - Johnston Group

Johnston Group

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Johnston Group provides employee benefit solutions to over 30,000 companies, ranging from one employee to thousands across various product lines, including Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan, Canada's #1 employee benefits plan for small businesses. JG is a platinum member of _Canada's Best Managed Companies_ and was named one of _Manitoba's Top Employers_. We support a positive work atmosphere where we value the diversity in the people we serve and are looking for talent who will contribute to our diverse and inclusive workplace; where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. JG believes in giving back and contributes significantly to local health, arts, sports, and other community organizations.

In this role, you will examine, assess, and manage a caseload of short-term disability claims.

You will communicate with employers, employees, advisors, insuring partners, and healthcare practitioners to develop and facilitate modified and accommodated return to work programs.

This will involve obtaining required functional abilities information to assess ongoing benefits entitlement, and addressing any barriers, impacting return to work opportunities.

You will also assist the employee and employer transition to a long-term disability program if required, including monitoring the status of long-term disability claims with insurance carriers.

Qualifications:

Ability to communicate fluently in French and English (oral and written)
One to three years' experience managing shortterm disability claims or employerbased return to work or disability management programs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to provide empathetic, returntowork focused support to employees
Strong organizational, analytical, time management and problemsolving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong computer and Microsoft Office skills including Word and Excel
Knowledge and experience with developing and facilitating modified and accommodated return to work programs
Certification in disability management, return to work coordination, or rehabilitation consulting would be considered an asset
University degree or college diploma in a related field would be considered an asset