Description
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.
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.
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.
To identify cases requiring further medical management and arranges or facilitates referrals to specialists.
To provide employees with wellness, preventative medical information and other related educational information.
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).
To establish and document formal return to work plans for ill and/or injured employees, including obtaining and reviewing information regarding an employee’s functional abilities and restrictions by reviewing medical and assessment documentation.
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.
To research and remain current on best practices and effective strategies/resources to assist ill and/or injured employees.
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.
To review existing procedures and make recommended changes to further improve the disability management program.
To research, prepare and present information to employee groups regarding the disability process or wellness initiatives.
To co-ordinate health programs to enhance employee work-life balance
To participate on and serve as a resource to the Joint Disability Management Committee.
To participate as a witness/resource at hearings (i.e., WSIB, Human Rights)
To perform other duties as assigned.
LINE OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Responsible to the Associate Manager, Disability, WSIB, Attendance Support.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
A four year university degree in health care services, psychology, social work or a related discipline with accreditation in the appropriate health related field is required, or equivalent, as approved by the Board.
Minimum five years of progressive disability management dealing with both psychological and physical disabilities in a unionized environment is required.
Knowledge of applicable legislation is required (i.e. Human Rights, WSIB, Health and Safety).
Effective verbal and written communication, interpersonal, strong problem-solving, negotiation, mediation and computer skills are required.
Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals and groups both within and outside the Board is required.
Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License and have access to own transportation
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and communities. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive Board-community.
Therefore, in pursuit of the Board’s values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Board’s priorities, goals and principles outlined in the Director’s Action Plan. Candidates who have strong racial literacy practices and a commitment to dismantling anti-racism, anti-oppression, and creating identity-affirming spaces, in order to intentionally disrupt racist and hateful acts.
We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to sovereignty, equity, including, but not limited to:
First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
African, Black and Black Caribbean peoples (in alignment with Anti-Black Racism Strategy);
South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East/West Asian, Latino/Hispanic (in alignment with YRDSB Workforce Census to address disproportionalities identified).
members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
persons who identify as women; and
persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
At YRDSB, we recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.
Accessibility and Accommodation Statement
We also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process, such as skills assessments, written practicum, presentation, interview, etc. If an accommodation is required, requests can be made in advance of any stage of the recruitment process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team. Please make this request to careers@yrdsb.ca or a member of the Recruitment Team. If this position is a school based LTO/Contract Teaching position, please email the Principal directly to request the accommodation to be made at the school in collaboration with Human Resource Services, Disability Management Team.
Important Note for YRDSB Employees:
If you have a current accommodation in place through Disability Management, please inform your Disability Management Case Manager to ensure that your accommodation needs can be met in the new role that you are pursuing. If invited to participate in the hiring process, and you are unable to perform the essential/bona fide requirements (e.g. physical, cognitive requirements), please notify the Recruitment Team by emailing careers@yrdsb.ca to review next steps (in the email please reference the job title you are applying to).
Additional Information for CUPE 1734 Employees:
LA.7.4 Those transferred to positions not covered by this Agreement, will retain their seniority accumulated in the bargaining unit for a period of twelve (12) months, or up to twenty-four (24) months by mutual agreement of the parties, and if transferred back into the bargaining unit within the agreed upon period, they shall be credited with all previously accumulated seniority within CUPE 1734, provided that no bargaining unit employee who has completed his/her probationary period shall be displaced as a result of such transfer. Parties may jointly agree to extend past the 24 months upon mutual agreement between the Board, the Union and the Employee.
As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to submit a current original Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) from the police jurisdiction in which they reside or an Enhanced Police Information Check (EPIC) through Sterling Backcheck prior to commencing employment with the Board. The PVSC and EPIC documents are only valid if issued within the last six months. Candidates are not advised to obtain this document prior to an offer of employment. Should you go through the EPIC process it is the candidates responsibility to download the results and provide a PDF copy to the Board upon instruction. Should you go through the PVSC process, it is the candidates responsibility to provide the results to the Board upon instruction.
Online applications are collected centrally at the Education Centre - Aurora and are monitored by Human Resource Services. All applications will be screened based on the required education, experience and qualifications as noted in the posting and job description and as reflected in the application. Only those candidates meeting these criteria will be eligible to participate in the selection process and only qualified candidates will be contacted.
The personnel file of all internal applicants will be reviewed as part of the selection process.
