Disability Management Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Disability Management Coordinator works within our Legal, Privacy and Compliance department and supports the occupational health and safety management system, including incident prevention, promoting safety awareness, and coordination of workers compensation claims.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Health and Safety
  • Support the occupational health and safety management system.
  • Support stakeholders with occupational illness/injury investigations and risk prevention/mitigation.
  • Assist in coordination of adherence to site-specific hazard assessments, inspections, drills, investigations and audits.
  • Leverage data to identify themes/trends to support the development, implementation and evaluation of health, safety and wellness initiatives.
  • Develop and implement continuous health and safety improvement and preventative strategies such as education and awareness communication in partnership with local management.
  • Act as a resource person to organization wide Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSCs).
    
    
• Workers Compensation Coordination
  • Assist in the coordination of workplace compensation claims.
  • Assist managers and employees in the navigation of the occupational injury/illness program.
  • Work directly with workers compensation case managers/return-to-work specialists/treatment providers and/or outsource management partners on the development, implementation and review of timely return to work plans and follow up with non-compliance/potential barriers for a successful return to work.
    

• General
  • Stay up to date on industry best practices and regulatory changes related to Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness.
  • Provide input to the planning, development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of occupational health, safety and wellness initiatives including policies and procedures.
  • Maintaining accurate records and the employee’s health file.
  • All other reasonable duties as assigned.
    

QUALIFICATIONS:

• One or more of the following designations: Certified Return to Work Coordinator (CRTWC), Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP), Canadian Registered Safety Technician (CRST), Occupational Health & Safety certificate
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with a focus on workers compensation, and health and safety.
  

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation, e.g., provincial/territorial and federal Human Rights Codes, Occupational Health and Safety Acts, relevant Canadian Safety Standards and Workers Compensation Acts.
• Demonstrated expertise in management of workers compensation claims in Ontario.
• Good understanding of claims management processes across various provinces and/or ability to learn.
• Strong ability to perform functions of the position with minimal supervision.
• Strong multi-tasking, organization, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills, critical thinking and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are important in dealing with employees and management at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and to handle sensitive issues while protecting confidentiality of medical information.
• Ability to work with MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
• Ability to gain proficiency in the use of internal digital technology platforms.
• A vehicle and valid driver’s license and the ability to travel occasionally within Ontario.

Primarily virtual with some occasional travel within Ontario which could include site visits or meetings at our Home Office in Markham and surrounding area.

ABOUT US:

At SE, we love what we do. Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada. We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. We are always inspired to make a difference. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing. We’re a great place to work, and we hope you’ll join our team.

SE Health is monitoring the global COVID-19 pandemic closely and following all public health directives, including recommendations from the World Health Organization, Government of Canada, and federal and provincial health authorities. Our top priority is the health and safety of our clients, their families and our staff.

Please note that due to the unprecedented circumstance of the Global Pandemic and the resultant public health crisis; and in the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and greater good of public health, SE Health requires those that wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and it has been 14 days since the last dose.

SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at careers@sehc.com at your earliest convenience.