LEAD, DISABILITY MANAGEMENT

Position Summary

Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking an experienced Lead, Disability Management to join our Workplace Health & Safety department.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, Disability Management, the Lead, Disability Management is responsible for specialized consultation and coordination on matters related to occupational and non-occupation illness or injury. The Lead is accountable for managing the Duty to Accommodate (DTA) process including negotiation, approval and sign off of DTA agreements on behalf of the Employer and the case management of complex occupational and non-occupational claims. The Lead provides complex disability case management services to the employee in coordinating all aspects of managing their absence including interpreting medical/clinical information, promoting return to work efforts, early identification of disability claims for the coordination of services and developing modified and/or alternate work opportunities to mitigate absences due to occupational and non-occupational injury and/or illness. Provides leadership to Management, Human Resources, Unions and Employees regarding the need for health assessment in determining work suitability to mitigate Employer/Employee risk and provides consultation and expertise on policies relative to general and specific medical absences and rehabilitation issues. Represents the Employer in third party proceedings and/or assists counsel/HR Advisors in case preparation; the Lead will also represent the Employer on Provincial initiatives. Contributes to the development and implementation of related HR policies and procedures and educational programs and training materials.

Starting salary will be approximately from $88,990 to $111,237 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health related discipline such as Occupational Health Nursing, Kinesiology, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy;
• Five (5) to seven (7) years’ recent related disability management experience;
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current registration with appropriate professional licensing body.

Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to type 60 wpm.
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities, as well as demonstrate flexibility in meeting multiple demands and deadlines without supervision.
• Ability to effectively utilize software programs required for professional-quality reporting, communication, webpage and e-learning development e.g. MS Office 365, including Word 2007, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Live Meeting, Captivate, and Publisher.
• Ability to efficiently gather research data as requested or required using a variety of methods.
• Basic knowledge of WSBC legislation an asset.
• Ability to set and maintain priorities, meet deadlines; strong multi-tasking skills and be results oriented.

Where you will be working:
Community:
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More about Northern Health
Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!
Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

Important Application Information
Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:
• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
• Program certificates or diplomas.
• High school, college, or university transcripts.
• Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants
Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants