Disability Management Specialist - Niagara, Canada - Niagara College Canada

Niagara College Canada

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Niagara, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Located in the heart of the Niagara region - just minutes from one of the world's most well-known tourism destinations - Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between our campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Since opening its doors in 1967, Niagara College has grown to become a leader in education and training and one of the most enterprising colleges in Canada.

Applications are invited for the position of Disability Management Specialist in the Human Resources Division, located at the Welland Campus.

The salary range is $68,911to $86,140 for a 35 hour work week. Additional hours may be required as necessary.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of disability and attendance related support programs, policies, processes, and standard operating procedures
Ensuring effective communication and administration of all aspects of the nonoccupational disability management process, while maintaining confidentiality, accuracy and integrity of the information obtained
Works closely with the Human Resources Services team and college management
Reviewing medical information and facilitating early and safe return to work for shortterm disability (STD) absences
Managing all medical accommodations, providing recommendations and communication to all parties involved
Initiating all nonoccupational longterm disability (LTD) claims and serving as the direct contact throughout the claims process
Reviewing all WSIB claims, providing case management support and collaborating with all parties to monitor return to work/accommodation plans while ensuring compliance with WSIB legislation
Primary liaison with Niagara College's Employee and Family Assistance Program provider

Qualifications:

Minimum of three (3) year degree/diploma in Disability Management, Human Resources, a healthrelated field such as Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Kinesiology or a similar field of study
Minimum of five (5) years experience in disability case management, in a large unionized and multifaceted work environment
Completion of courses in Occupational Health & Safety and Disability Management
Working knowledge of relevant legislation including; Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Human Rights Code, and AODA
Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP) or Certified Return To Work Coordinator (CRTWC); Certification (or working towards obtaining certification) is considered an asset
Team oriented individual with excellent consultative and diplomatic skills
Working knowledge of current psychological and physical interventions is preferred
Excellent communication, organization, negotiating and mediation skills
Ability to handle sensitive issues tactfully and confidentially

We also provide a balance of on-campus and remote work through our recently introduced Remote Work Policy. As a place-based organization all positions will involve some degree of on campus work.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.