PASS 299 Disability Management Officer

at  HamiltonWentworth Catholic District School Board

Career Opportunity
PASS 299 Disability Management Officer Temporary 3 Month Contract (with the possibility to extend) Internal/External
Schools and administrative sites within the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) give witness to the truth that Jesus Christ is the foundation and the heart of Catholic Education and the centre of its community. Central to this vibrant and student focused system is a vision of students as uniquely created in the image of God. This commitment is expressed and realized in the Board’s Mission which is:
“In union with our Bishop, to enable all learners to realize the fullness of humanity of which our Lord
Jesus Christ is the model”
Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of students and our community. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to: * First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; * members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour or place of origin; * persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.
Date of Appointment: As soon as possible
Reporting to: Senior Manager of Labour and Employee Relations
Description:
The Disability Management (DM) Officer is responsible for implementing the Disability Management Program (all injured or ill employees), while ensuring compliance with applicable legislation. The DM Officer must exercise considerable independent judgment, tact, and sensitivity in dealing with internal and external contacts.
Description: Duties include but are not limited to:
Claims Management – monitors STD (short term disability) sick leave, LTD (Long term disability) and WSIB claims
Researches, analyzes information/data, prepares and presents-arguments with facts and rationale as required to dispute a Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) claim or appeal a WSIB decision
Manages caseloads for employee in various stages of absence continuum
Manage claims in collaboration with WSIB to ensure resolutions and closure of active claims.
Communication – Assists senior management and HR staff in identifying needs, assessing, and understanding medical restrictions, communicates options to facilitate early, safe return to work (RTW) and stay at work (SAW) plans.
Maintains contact with the employee and his/her Supervisor while participating in a RTW/SAW plan
Develops and implements RTW plans, provides consultation on worksite accommodation, including investigating the need for ergonomic assessment and/or acquirement of assistive devices, if required.
Outsource and/or contract services and equipment, when required.
Maintains regular contact with WSIB, to ensure speedy resolution of active cases
Liaison with WSIB/Health Professionals as needed i.e. Specialty Clinic Assessments, FAE providers
Documentation – Reviews medical information and verifies that the documentation supports the medical reason for absence in relation to the demands of the job.
Maintains confidential information as legally and ethically required.
Return to Work – Determine issues to address when an employee returns to work.
Assesses information received regarding an employee’s functional abilities and decides the appropriate intervention approach;
Works with Supervisors and ill/injured employees to help identify accommodations to address physical and emotional needs, to make referrals, where applicable, to internal or external resources to ensure appropriate
treatment is being sought, as per physician’s recommendations. Based on information obtained, formulates realistic rehabilitation goals, and provides support and counselling to ensure a successful RTW/SAW.
Lead and facilitate RTW meetings with the employee, WSIB, LTD carrier, Union representatives, and Supervisors/Principals.
Grievances/Appeals/Tribunals
Assist Senior Manager of Labour Relations and Labour Relations Officer by providing case material (specific to grieved action and background) and reviewing grievance responses related to DM
Initiate a WSIB appeal by preparing comprehensive objection letters to appeal a decision and requesting access to file
Coordinates the compiling of documentations such as witness reports statements in preparation for appeals, tribunals/responses to WSIB in review of questionable and complex cases.
Qualifications:
Educational qualifications:
Post-secondary diploma/degree related to Disability Management/Human Resources, Healthcare, Kinesiology, Occupational Therapist, Rehabilitation with three years of adjudication or case management experience in a multi-unionized environment; or equivalent combination of related education with progressive years of experience in disability management
Experience:
Three (3) years’ experience in Disability Case Management, Workplace Accommodation and Rehabilitation.
Excellent collaboration and negotiation skills. Experience in a unionized environment an asset.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills that facilitate effective interactions with staff, management, union representatives, healthcare professionals, and third-party insurer representatives regarding sensitive and confidential matters.
Thorough understanding of the Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety
Insurance Act, Employment Standards Act, as well as other related legislation and experience working within Collective Agreements.
Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize and successfully complete projects with conflicting deadlines and urgency.
Demonstrated experience in facilitating and charting claim documentation on early and safe return to work and/or attendance improvement adjudication.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
Other duties as assigned
Location: Father Kennedy Catholic Education Center 90 Mulberry Street, Hamilton, ON
Salary:
Professional Administrative Support Staff (PASS 7) ($75, 983- $94, 924)
Last date for consideration: Monday October 7, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
Thank you to all applicants who submit their application. Please note that consideration will be given to those applicants who submitted a complete package. Only those applicants eligible for an interview will be contacted.

In our efforts to ensure an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce, HWCDSB will:

• value, promote and encourage the hiring of staff from under-represented communities; value applicants’ additional experiences, lived experience, skills, backgrounds and perspectives

collect voluntary self -identification data from applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, HWCDSB’s Teacher Hiring Practices Administrative Procedures, and Ontario’s Anti - Racism Data Standards: Where the required skills, ability and qualifications of candidates are relatively equal, candidates who self- identify as a member of one or more under-represented groups may be selected.
The HWCDSB is also an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We also recognize our duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. We will provide accommodations during the hiring process. If an accommodation is required, please inform the Human Resources Team or Hiring Manager in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially

Please refer the Job description for details