Disability Support Officer

YORK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Disability Support Officer

Exempt Level 4 - $56,049 to $71,831 per annum

One (1) Permanent Full-Time Position

**Start Date**: Immediately

**Hours**: 35 hpw

**Location**: Catholic Education Centre

320 Bloomington Road West, Aurora

**Position Summary**:
Under the direction of the Manager, Employee Health and Safety Services, the Disability Support Officer promotes and maintains a healthy workplace by carrying out specific activities of the Disability Management and Wellness Programs. This role is integral in supporting the team and the collective goal of supporting employee wellness and engagement in the workplace.

**Major Responsibilities**:
Primary contact for the Disability Support program, including receiving requests for medical leaves, triage leave requests, processing non-complex disability cases and escalating complex disability and accommodation cases as required to the Manager and/or Disability Support Coordinator.

Monitor, plan and review employee progress, collaborating with the Manager and/or Disability Support Coordinator as required to complete cases adhering to Health and Wellness program guidelines.

Primary contact for inquiries related to sick leave benefits including long term disability

Process equipment workplace accommodations including the request for medical documentation and the facilitation of the ordering and delivery of the required equipment to the employee.

Liaise with School Administrators, Board staff, unions and insurance companies where required pertaining to the employee’s medical leave.

Contact employees on extended absences to ensure appropriate follow up as per the Disability Support Program as well as create, update and maintain leaves/accommodation files.

Collect and maintain various databases as well as prepare and produce a variety of reports to support the Disability Support Program and requirements as per employee collective agreements.

Maintain, monitor and facilitate changes to the interdepartmental SAP, SmartFind Express and medical certificate reimbursement processes.

Provide administrative support for the Disability and Attendance Support programs as required as well as actively participate as a member of the Board’s Wellness Committee.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
College Diploma with a focus in Human Resources Management or related discipline

1 to 2 years of experience with disability programs

Experience using SAP and Parklane or similar software an asset

Experience in a related role, preferably in a unionized public sector environment an asset

**Skills and Competencies**:
Excellent and proficient to initiate and maintain daily core duties and responsibilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, maintaining strict confidentiality

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Excellent administrative and organizational skills

Excellent knowledge and proficient in Microsoft Office

Understanding of the general principles of AODA, Human Rights Legislation and the Duty to Accommodate.

Commitment to Equity

YCDSB is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment of diversity and employment equity and is dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse communities that we serve.

We are proud to have built a culture that thrives on idea-sharing and collaboration, always finding ways to continue to create a warm, welcoming and inclusive work environment. We are committed to being an equitable employer, providing an inclusive environment for a diverse workforce, including but not limited to, women, persons with visible and invisible disabilities, Indigenous persons, and ethnic visible minorities.

Accessibility

Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC)

Mission Statement

With Jesus Christ as our model, we provide all students with a Catholic education rooted in equity, well-being and learning.

Vision Statement

A recognized leader in Catholic education committed to inclusion, excellence and innovation that develops socially responsible global citizens.

Catholic Education Centre

320 Bloomington Road West, Aurora, Ontario L4G 0M1 - (905) 713-1211

Elizabeth Crowe Domenic Scuglia

Chair of the Board Director of Education