Disability Case Coordinator I

Position Summary

Utilizing specialized knowledge and experience to determine fitness to perform and accommodation needs as an integral member of the Health Services Department, the Disability Case Coordinator I employs the principles of disability management to actively manage and ensure all disabled employees are provided with appropriate job placements to effect early and safe return to work, reducing time loss and improving productivity.

Duties

Managing actively employees’ absence from the workplace, due to non-complex illness or injury
Managing the non-complex return to work process for occupational and non-occupational cases, advising management and union on appropriate job placement
Remaining proactive to ensure the Hospital meets legislative requirements in the interest of a safe and healthy work environment
Performing communication and administrative responsibilities
Performing cross-functional duties, as assigned or requested
Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned by the Manager Disability Case Management.

Qualifications
Completion of or actively enrolled in attaining credentials in the field of Disability Management and/or Occupational Health and Safety
Minimum 2 years’ experience in complex disability management, return to work planning, WSIB injury/illness claims, unionized environments, supporting multiple stakeholders
Completion or in pursuit of CDMP designation
Understanding of principles of the duty to accommodate, health and safety legislation, HOODIP