Disability Management Specialist

3 weeks ago

Niagara, Canada Niagara College Canada Full time

Located in the heart of the Niagara region - just minutes from one of the world’s most well-known tourism destinations - Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between our campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Since opening its doors in 1967, Niagara College has grown to become a leader in education and training and one of the most enterprising colleges in Canada.

Applications are invited for the position of Disability Management Specialist in the Human Resources Division, located at the Welland Campus. The salary range is $68,911to $86,140 for a 35 hour work week. Additional hours may be required as necessary.

**Responsibilities include, but are not limited to**:

- Supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of disability and attendance related support programs, policies, processes, and standard operating procedures
- Ensuring effective communication and administration of all aspects of the non-occupational disability management process, while maintaining confidentiality, accuracy and integrity of the information obtained
- Works closely with the Human Resources Services team and college management
- Reviewing medical information and facilitating early and safe return to work for short-term disability (STD) absences
- Managing all medical accommodations, providing recommendations and communication to all parties involved
- Initiating all non-occupational long-term disability (LTD) claims and serving as the direct contact throughout the claims process
- Reviewing all WSIB claims, providing case management support and collaborating with all parties to monitor return to work/accommodation plans while ensuring compliance with WSIB legislation
- Primary liaison with Niagara College’s Employee and Family Assistance Program provider

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum of three (3) year degree/diploma in Disability Management, Human Resources, a health-related field such as Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Kinesiology or a similar field of study
- Minimum of five (5) years experience in disability case management, in a large unionized and multifaceted work environment
- Completion of courses in Occupational Health & Safety and Disability Management
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation including; Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Human Rights Code, and AODA
- Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP) or Certified Return To Work Coordinator (CRTWC); Certification (or working towards obtaining certification) is considered an asset
- Team oriented individual with excellent consultative and diplomatic skills
- Working knowledge of current psychological and physical interventions is preferred
- Excellent communication, organization, negotiating and mediation skills
- Ability to handle sensitive issues tactfully and confidentially

We also provide a balance of on-campus and remote work through our recently introduced Remote Work Policy. As a place-based organization all positions will involve some degree of on campus work.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.

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