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Title posted on ApplyToEducation - Case Manager, Disability Management (Temp)
Posted on November 29, 2024 by Employer details York Region District School Board
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Interested candidates are required to complete the following on-line application to the attention of:The Recruitment Team. This position is effective immediately due to a vacancy and is ending on or about June 27, 2025.The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) supports a flexible working culture and currently provides the opportunity for employees to work from home in addition to working in the office for some positions. The YRDSB implemented Working From Home Guidelines to facilitate this work option. Please note, this does not apply for school based positions. <p>POSITION SUMMARY: In compliance with Board policies and procedures, is responsible for facilitating and coordinating the return to work of ill and/or injured employees in compliance with Board policies, procedures, related legislation and the disability management program.Serves as a resource for employees, supervisors, unions/federations by providing information and supporting all parties with respect to the disability management process.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: To maintain regular contact with referred employees, including ascertaining the nature and expected duration of the absence and ensuring they receive the appropriate care and treatment.<p> To conduct assessment interviews to determine the degree of disability of employees and initiate vocational planning or making recommendations for work accommodations and/or developing a return to work plan, includes liaising with the employee, physician, insurers, supervisors, unions/federations and others.<p> To identify cases requiring further medical management and arranges or facilitates referrals to specialists.<p> To provide employees with wellness, preventative medical information and other related educational information.<p> To arrange and facilitate meetings with employees, supervisors, union/federation representatives and external interested parties to develop appropriate return to work plans, including identifying barriers that could impact recovery or affect a return to work (such as relevant job factors, workplace issues and non-occupational issues).<p> To establish and document formal return to work plans for ill and/or injured employees, including obtaining and reviewing information regarding an employees functional abilities and restrictions by reviewing medical and assessment documentation.<p> To monitor and revise the return to work plans as required based on input from the medical professionals, the supervisor and the federation/ union, including developing and negotiating work site modifications or reasonable work accommodations as required to facilitate a return to work. To update case management activities on the appropriate software program and produce required reports. <p> To research and remain current on best practices and effective strategies/resources to assist ill and/or injured employees.<p> To work as part of the Disability Management team to ensure coordination of all employee absences and possible subsequent benefits, including WSIB, LTD, Sick Leave and EI Benefits.<p> To review existing procedures and make recommended changes to further improve the disability management program.<p> To research, prepare and present information to employee groups regarding the disability process or wellness initiatives.<p> To co-ordinate health programs to enhance employee work-life balance<p> To participate on and serve as a resource to the Joint Disability Management Committee.<p> To participate as a witness/resource at hearings (i.e., WSIB, Human Rights)<p> To perform other duties as assigned.LINE OF RESPONSIBILITY: <p>Responsible to the Associate Manager, Disability, WSIB, Attendance Support.<p>EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: A four year university degree in health care services, psychology, social work or a related discipline with accreditatio- LocationAurora, ON
- Workplace information On site
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source ApplyToEducation #2805453
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