Description
Job Posting 24-178
100% TEMPORARY - ABILITIES & WELLNESS COORDINATOR
Location: Catholic Education Centre
Start Date: approximately November 18, 2024
Ending Date : July 10, 2026
34.5 hours per week
Scheduled 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday;
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday
Band 5: $68,255 - $85,318* retroactive changes pending
Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources, the Abilities & Wellness Coordinator is responsible for the management of occupational injuries (WSIB) and short-term/long-term disability claims, accommodation and return to work planning, and attendance management. In addition, the Abilities & Wellness Coordinator will provide support for related wellness program services, policies, key performance indicators, processes, and implementation of leading practices for disability claims management for the Board.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Responsible for initiating, engaging and maintaining contact with injured/absent employees on a regular basis.
Provide support to people leaders and HR staff regarding case management, disability, accommodation and the Attendance Awareness and Support Program.
Able to effectively and collaboratively resolve conflict.
Interpret and educate people leaders on a variety of regulatory and compliance requirements to ensure that case management practices are applied in accordance with legislation, regulation and internal policies/procedures.
Make referrals to the appropriate resources, such as EFAP provider, Occupational Health Physician, or Ergonomic Consultant, as required.
Effectively manage a fluctuating case load.
Collaborate and liaise with other members of the Human Resources team, as well as with employees, people leaders and union representatives to support a large variety of Healthy Workplace programs and initiatives.
Act as liaison, mentor and coach regarding disability claims to all internal and external partners.
Develop effective and sustainable return to work plans.
In collaboration with all people leaders and human resource officers, regularly monitor and adjust the progress of all return-to-work cases to resolve emerging issues.
Develop effective relations to collaborate with the employee, human resources, management, union and relevant health care professionals to implement return to work and /or modified work programs and support a variety of prevention and Healthy Workplace programs and initiatives.
Provide education and training to people leaders and staff regarding the disability case management processes.
Maintain and respect confidential information; objectively and accurately document case history, strategy and case management plan.
Conduct follow up attendance management meetings with employees and their supervisors to create attendance plans to promote and support wellness and address attendance issues.
Accountable for regularly gathering, maintaining and reporting statistics regarding sick leave to 3rd parties (e.g. Ministry of Education, SBCI etc.), and be able to proactively identify trends as required.
Must be able to travel to other work locations across Guelph and Wellington County, as required.
Other related job duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Must have completed a relevant University and/or College program in a related field or discipline such as Human Resources, Occupational Therapy, Disability Management, Rehabilitation, or a related field of study.
A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of demonstrated experience in claims management, rehabilitative employment, modified return-to-work and accommodations. Working experience in a public sector workplace is an asset.
Must either possess a Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Human Resources Professional/Leader (CHRP/CHRL) or Return to Work Coordinator (CRTWC) designation; or be working towards a disability management/human resources related designation.
A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is required.
Working knowledge of policies, legislation and principles pertaining to disability management and accommodation, such as the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act, Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act and other relevant legislation.
Possess a high level of computer literacy in using a variety of disability management/HRIS software (i.e. Parklane, SmartFind Express, SDS), as well as demonstrated experience in using Microsoft Office Suites (e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Must be able to extract and analyze data from systems for various reporting and program monitoring purposes.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a professional team.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with staff and external contacts.
Must possess sound judgment, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, tact and diplomacy.
Must have a demonstrated ability to divert attention from one task to another, in order to meet deadlines. while also maintaining strict confidentiality.
Excellent word processing, typing and data entry skills with proven accuracy.
Why choose Wellington Catholic DSB
Our commitment to education extends beyond our students and schools and into our hallways. The Wellington Catholic DSB celebrates relationships built on respect, mutual support and continuous learning, embraces diversity and respects individuality. We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package aimed at keeping our employees happy, healthy, motivated, and safe:
Comprehensive health benefits
Professional association/affiliation membership
OMERS defined benefit pension plan
Paid time off (vacation, sick & personal days)
Business mileage reimbursement (where applicable)
Hybrid working arrangements
Summer hours program
Interested in joining our team?
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply. Applications must also include a detailed cover letter, resume, supporting educational documents, and three professional references (listed on the application form).
POSTING DATE: TUESDAY September 24, 2024
CLOSING DATE: MONDAY October 7, 2024 at 4:30pm (thereafter, posting will remain open until filled)
Successful external candidates will be required to provide an original Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment. Please note that the CRC must be dated within six (6) months of the date of acceptance of employment, and in most cases must include a Vulnerable Sector Screening. While we thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Wellington Catholic District School Board, we wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is being collected under the authority of the Education Act and will be used for employee recruitment and selection purposes.
