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Abilities and Wellness Specialist

The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) is the fourth largest school board in Ontario and a major employer in one of Canada's fastest growing regions. Our inclusive and diverse board serves 84,000 students and employes nearly 14,000 staff across the City of London, Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford Counties, Chippewas of teh Thames First Nation, Munsee-Delaware Nation and Oneida Nation of the Thames. We offer competitive benefits including a pension program and comprehensive mental health and well-being support. Best of all, every role at TVDSB directly supports the success of children and famiies in YOUR community. Join TVDSB to build each student's tomorrow, every day!

JOB TITLE: Abilities and Wellness Specialist (Hybrid)
SALARY RANGE: $77,653 - $102,693
HIRING RANGE: $77,653 - $99,111
DATE OF VACANCY: To be determined
APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 25, 2024

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Abilities and Wellness Specialist minimizes the adverse effects of disability and absence to individuals and the organization. The incumbent provides disability, claims and case management for ill or injured employees, supports employees to remain at work during recovery, and designs, coordinates and implements return-to-work plans.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership, counsel, support and resources to all workplace parties regarding medical absence and accommodation
• Interpret and assess an individual’s physical/cognitive function and develop an individualized case management plan 
• Coordinate and facilitate return-to-work meetings to implement safe return-to-work plans utilizing best practice, and participate in ongoing evaluations/adjustments to ensure a successful outcome
• Utilize analytical thinking to identify and respond to emergent, confidential, complex and highly sensitive issues regarding medical absence and ensure appropriate documentation
• Participate in WSIB appeals/Human Rights/ Labour Relations arbitrations, including file data analysis in collaboration with administration and legal counsel recognizing the medical legal parameters
• Liaise with payroll to ensure adequate coding  
• Works closely with other members of the of Human Resources teams to ensure effective adjudication of benefit entitlement, adequate support for employees absent due to occupational or non-occupational injury or illness, and a timely, safe and appropriate return to work
• Collaborates with internal and external experts – physicians, ergonomists, safety specialists, external providers, WSIB, insurance companies
• Communicates with key stakeholders, employees, and health care providers to adjudicate and manage return-to-work planning

• Provide comprehensive case management for ill or injured employees
• Review employment medicals and liaise with medical practitioners
• Determine if sufficient medical information has been provided to support absence
• Coordinate time sensitive Return to Work meetings on or off site
• Maintain contact with employees appropriate to case management protocols and policy
• Administer the WSIB claims process
• Develop and evaluate rehabilitation programs for employees absent with illness or injury
• Administer the Return-to-Work processes according to policy and collective agreement
• Coordinate and evaluate Employee Assistance Programs and make recommendations
• Prepare statistical and cost analysis reports related to employee absences
• Provide information to employees about how to effectively manage disabilities
• Provide health and wellness and attendance management counselling
• Prepare and review correspondence

• Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and medical terminology
• Knowledge of community resources (treatment, investigation, supports, independent medical examinations)
• Familiarity and experience with Disability Management, Case Management and Claims Management
• Strong time management, negotiation/mediation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable laws (WSIB/Charter of Human Rights/Labour, Duty to Accommodate) 
• Knowledge of Parklane claims management computer database software an asset
• Ability to identify concerns and problem-solve situations
• Proficient in computer systems such as Office 365
• Excellent interpersonal skills with effective communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work both independently and part of a team
• Completion of a three-year post-secondary program in health care, disability management or a related field
• Three (3) years of related work experience is required
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in Disability Management and Return to Work, managing WSIB, STD, and LTD claims
• Certified Disability Management Professional or Certified Return to Work Coordinator designation preferred