Disability Case Manager

**DESCRIPTION**:
**Position**: Disability Case Manager (DCM)
**Department**: Occupational Health Safety and Wellness
**Position Status**: Full-time
**Temporary Contract End Date (if applicable)**:
**Union**: NON-UNION
**Number of Positions**: 1
**WHY WORK FOR US**:
Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a state-of-the-art regional hospital with a proud local history extending back over a century. With a capacity of 494 beds, our regional hospital has one of the busiest Emergency Department in Ontario and offers an extensive range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, and vascular surgery.
We wouldn't be the hospital we are today without the people and nothing is more important to us then our team of dedicated employees. At PRHC, we pride ourselves on creating and maintaining an environment where people are valued, recognized, and treated with respect.
We believe that the best way to support our patients is through our people. We do this by providing our employees with competitive and comprehensive benefit plans, a pension program with matching employer contribution, professional development opportunities, employee and family assistance program, health and wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, annual wellness fair, travel discounts) and a learning fund for educational development. Exploring new positions, programs, or development initiatives is encouraged as it contributes to your personal and professional growth. PRHC supports and encourages you to pursue whatever path you choose.
**WHAT YOU’LL DO**:
As an integral member of the Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness Centre (OHSW), the Disability Case Manager (DCM) employs the principles of integrated disability management to all current cases of occupational and non-occupational illnesses or injuries.
The DCM must comply with the policies and procedures of Hospitals of Ontario Disability Income Plan (HOODIP) and OHSW in determining the eligibility of paid sick benefits and to ensure that sick benefits deplete accurately.
The primary focus is to ensure a progressive and comprehensive disability management program which results in effective early intervention and timely management of cases and safe, effective return-to-work strategies, including management and implementation of an attendance support program.
**WHAT YOU’LL BRING**:
Post-Secondary degree in a field related to Health & Safety or Human Resources;
Completion of an appropriate program and/or working towards credentials in the field of Ability/Disability Case Management (i.e., NIDMAR);
Background in a related discipline;
Minimum two years’ experience providing support in a health care setting;
Demonstrated commitment to continuing education;
Solid knowledge and implementation of the principles of ability/disability management, attendance support interventions/strategies and group benefits within a unionized environment;
Experience in facilitating return to work in temporary and permanent accommodation programs;
Demonstrated ability to manage an attendance support program;
Experience with the grievance and arbitration process as it relates to ability case management;
Experience and passion for knowledge of, and involvement in, organizational wellness initiatives, particularly mindfulness;
Working knowledge of relevant legislation, e.g. Human Rights Codes (HRC), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA);
Certification as a Disability Management Professional/Specialist is preferred; and,
Ergonomic assessment experience is preferred.
**WHO YOU ARE**:
Superior tactful communication skills, verbal and written
Excellent inter-personnel skills and an ability to interact with all levels of stakeholders
Advanced organizational, documentation, analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Word and Excel, Parklane and/or other Disability Management tracking tool)
**OUR COMMITMENT**:
At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.

**Salary**: From $76,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift