Abilities Management Specialist

**Position**: Abilities Management Specialist

**Status**: Temporary, Full Time (12-Month Contract)

**Salary**: $94,045 (Starting) to $98,049 (6 Months)

**Hybrid Remote Options **
- The LPS is currently operating under a Pilot Remote Work Procedure. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement following successful completion of training._

**Position Summary**:
Reporting to the Senior Director, Human Resources Division, the Abilities Management Specialist leads the Disability Management Program for the London Police Service. This role is critical to organization wellness and plays a key role to ensure early and safe return to work for our members experiencing an occupational or non-occupational illness or injury.

**Responsibilities**:

- Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of disability and attendance related support programs, policies, and processes.
- Ensure effective communication and administration of all aspects of the disability management process for all occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses for members of the London Police Service (LPS).
- Communicate with members who are absent to understand nature of absence, provide access to resources, determine fitness for duty, and work together to develop early and safe return-to-work plans as appropriate.
- Discuss return-to-work and accommodation options available to employee to support claims with Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) or Long-Term Disability (LTD) carrier.
- Ensure proper documentation is received and claims are submitted in a timely manner.
- Create letters and questionnaires to request appropriate medical documentation.
- Administer self-insured short-term disability plan.
- Liaise with WSIB and LTD carriers on status of claims.
- Communicate member restrictions and limitations to senior management to identify appropriate work.
- Develop return-to-work (RTW) plans and accommodations and ensure duties are aligned with abilities.
- Negotiate with WSIB and LTD carriers with respect to adjudication practices and handling of claims or RTW practices.
- Maintain detailed records and ensure the security and confidentiality of all medical documentation and information is in compliance with privacy legislation and LPS procedures.
- Determine whether Independent Medical Examination (IME) may be required and assist with RTW planning.
- Consolidate and analyze medical costs and equipment to inform future budgeting requirements.
- Monitor the attendance management program and provide support to members who have not been able to maintain attendance at work through support and counseling.
- Determine entry and progression through the attendance management program and advise member and member’s supervisor of status.
- Conduct ergonomic assessments as required.
- Other duties as assigned within the core competencies.

**Requirements**:

- 4-year University Degree in Human Resources, Disability Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Occupational Therapy, Kinesiology or equivalent.
- Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP) or Certified Return to Work Coordinator (CRTWC) Certification considered an asset.
- 4-5 years’ progressive experience in disability case management.
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation including Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Human Rights Code, and AODA.
- Excellent communication skills for regular contact with LPS members and external agencies to give, obtain, and/or exchange, and/or discuss technical information or decisions requiring discussion or explanation to ensure full understanding, with tact, self-control, and persuasiveness.

**Salary**:
$94,045 (Starting) to $98,049 (6 Months)

**Benefits**:
Temporary members receive ten percent (10%) of their hourly rate in lieu of benefits (after 120 calendar days) and are also eligible to join the OMERS Pension Plan upon their first day of hire.

**Hybrid Remote Options**:
The LPS is currently operating under a Pilot Remote Work Procedure. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement following successful completion of training.

**Hours of Duty**: Day shift; Monday-Friday

**Application Process**:
London Police Service is committed to creating and fostering a diverse and progressive workforce that is representative of the citizens that we serve. It is the LPS policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant, in accordance with federal and provincial regulations and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.

**The London Police Service is located in southwestern Ontario, Canada. We have over 800 members (officers and civilians) and we proudly serve over 400,000 residents in the City of London. Our mission is to ensure the safety and well-being of London’s communities and our goal is to have a membership that is representative of the diverse London community.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
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