Ability Management Specialist-employee Health

3 weeks ago

Kitchener, Canada St. Mary’s General Hospital Full time

**Work Type: Full Time
- St. Mary’s General Hospital’s renewed vision of ‘Inspiring excellence. Healthier Together’ lays out a plan for growth, and innovation that will keep pace with the community and region that it serves. It also reflects our strong culture and values of compassion, respect, inclusion, integrity, collaboration and innovation that we bring to each interaction with patients and each other within the hospital and extends that commitment to how we will work with our partners across the health system. When you join St. Mary’s, your contribution will make a positive impact to the quality of life for patients and families. You will contribute to our mission: Living the legacy - Compassion. Faith. Discovery. _

New employees must provide documentation/proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB screening, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at St. Mary’s General Hospital. Staff will require clearance from Employee Health and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within SMGH.

**Position Summary**:
The Ability Management Specialist is an integral member of the Employee Health & Wellness team. This position will lead proactive and strategic ability case management for all occupational and non-occupational illness and injury. Compliance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Human Rights Code is required to promote an early and safe return to work and accommodation program.

**Position Requirements**:

- Degree in Human Resources, Employee Health and Wellness Related Program, Disability Management Designation or a combination of relevant post-secondary education and experience including advanced disability claims management.
- Occupational Health and/or Disability Management Certification.
- Minimum three (3) - five (5) years of experience in complex occupational and non-occupational disability claims management.
- Previous administration of short-term disability claims within a self-insured plan.
- Knowledgeable in claims management best practices and all relevant legislation (WSIB, Benefits, OHSA, Human Rights, etc.)
- Analysis and interpretation of WSIB NEER reports, accident cost statements and other statistical analysis to monitor the health and wellness of SMGH employees.
- Familiarity with the Ontario Hospital Communicable Disease Surveillance Protocols and related Infection Control procedures
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook and other software tools including Parklane
- Successfully able to perform their function in accordance with prescribed standards that focuses on the priority of People Safety and the delivery of the highest standard of Quality Care.
- Demonstrate the physical and mental capabilities necessary for proper and efficient performance of the essential duties of the position.

**Position Responsibilities**:
**_Employee Health and Wellness _**
- **Clear understanding and ability to manage employee health and wellness for occupational and non-occupational health claims including short term and long term disability, WSIB claims, modified work, accommodations, and return to work programs within the healthcare environment.**:

- **Proven ability to coordinate, communicate and collaborate with employees, Managers, Human Resources and other parties on employee health and wellness issues.**:

- **Maintain a claims management database and provide statistical analysis reports including identification of injuries and other trends.**:

- **Work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations, reporting hazards, deficiencies and contraventions of the Act in a timely manner.**:

- **Perform cross-functional and/or other duties consistent, as assigned or requested.**

**_Leadership
- **
- **Demonstrate leadership, complex problem solving and excellent decision-making skills with a standardized approach to case management.**:

- **Passionately promote, monitor and encourage a safe, healthy workplace that supports a safe and effective return to work program.**:

- **Alter appropriate communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with patients and their families, co-workers, physicians, volunteers and others within our health care community.**:

- **Demonstrate values and a commitment to foster a healthy, supportive work environment dedicated to delivering a high quality care experience though compassion, innovation and respect.**:

- **Foster positive, collaborative relationships throughout the organization.**:

- **Commitment to developing a culture of safety through accountability, reliability, trust and teamwork as per the SMGH Code of Conduct.**:

- **Abide by all SMGH policies and procedures, (i.e., Occupational Health & Safety Act, Public Hospitals Act,) position obligations, and perform work duties in accordance with SMGH’s Code of Conduct.**

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