Vro-vocational Rehabilitation Officer - Regina, Canada - Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union

Description

Vocational Rehabilitation Officer - Regina
Term up to 12 months, fulltime position


Posting:
#2023-12

Internal/external Job Posting


Posting Date:
May 9, 2023

Closing Date:
May 18, 2023, by 5:00 pm

Pay Band 11 ($38.77 to $45.64 per hour)

The Saskatchewan Government and General Employees' Union (SGEU) has a rich 110-year history as a made-in-Saskatchewan labour partner. We are a membership driven union that advocates for healthy productive work environments and inclusive representation.


WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Saskatchewan Government and General Employees' Union has developed and administers its own Long Term Disability Plan, with the primary responsibility to ensure that the membership is provided with income protection and/or services to those members who are disabled by illness or injury and unable to work in part or in full.

Reporting to the Director of Disability Management

Services, the Vocational Rehabilitation Officer works with a variety of stakeholders to provide a proactive multi-disciplinary approach to assist impacted individuals return to meaningful and productive employment opportunities.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Completed or have an equivalent combination of a postsecondary education in social services, combined with a minimum of three (3) years' experience in the field of vocational rehabilitation;
• Thorough understanding of a union's legal framework and environment, including statutes such as _The Saskatchewan Employment Act, the Workers Compensation Board of Saskatchewan,_
• Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan _and _Saskatchewan Government Insurance_;
• Experience working in an automated office environment using most features of Microsoft Office

365 such as: Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook and TEAMS;

• Thorough understanding of public and private rehabilitation programs;
• Technical experience guiding accommodation and return to work processes and acting as a liaison with appropriate stakeholders such as health care providers, rehabilitation officials and employers.
• Proven track record establishing and maintaining functional relationships with internal and external stakeholders; and
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, typically demonstrated by preparing and presenting reports.
• Works collaboratively with other SGEU representatives, members and employers to return ill/injured members to work in alignment with _The Human Rights Code_ and various collective bargaining agreements;
• Assess functional abilities through member interviews, assessments, and available medical information to develop corresponding vocational rehabilitation plans that reflect the member's skills, abilities, aptitudes, and interests;
• Develop comprehensive, realistic, and efficient accommodations and return to work plans

A component of the National Union of Public and General Employees and affiliated with the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour and the Canadian Labour Congress

May 9, 2023 aligned to supporting medical documentation, in some cases arranging upgrading of skills;

• Identify barriers to accommodations and return to work plans;
• Arranges plan member testing and assists with employer specific accommodations and alternative employment searches such as career coaching;
• Build trusted relationships with members and stakeholders.
• Deliver individualized counseling to assist individuals adjust to the psychosocial effect of their disability.
• Negotiate workplace accommodations and return to work agreements with employers based on supporting medical;
• Liaise with third party case managers in relation to individual needs of case files; and
• Perform various administrative functions such as report preparation, maintaining records and compiling statistics.

OUR WORKPLACE

SGEU is a fun and collaborative work environment dedicated to excellence in membership services and fostering a strong organizational culture of teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.

SGEU has offices in Regina, Saskatoon, and Prince Albert, where our passionate staff provide a wide range of services to over 20,000 members across Saskatchewan.

OUR BENEFITS

• Competitive salaries
  $500/year, Health Spending Account:
• Earned days off 10% employer-contributed pension plan
• Dental care benefits
  LTD coverage:
• Vision care benefits Continued education and professional
• Extended health care benefits development

HOURS OF WORK & TRAVEL

Headquartered in Regina, SK, this term position is designated as field staff and work 144 hours in a four-week averaging period during SGEU's hours of operation 8:00 am-5:00 pm.

Vocational
Rehabilitation Officers may be required to travel with overnight stays which can vary based on caseload.


OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

HOW TO APPLY

Salary:
$38.77-$45.64 per hour


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commu