Disability Management, Case Representative (WSIB) (Term)

Interested staff members are required to complete the following on-line application to the attention of : The Recruitment Team.

This term position is effective September 3, 2024 and will end on or about August 31, 2025 and is due to term funding. In compliance with Board policies and procedures, this position is responsible for administering, assisting and providing information to all employees regarding long term disability, sick leave, disability management leaves, in compliance with Board policies and procedures and applicable collective agreements.

Major Responsibilities : To provide information to employees regarding disability management, such as the Long Term Disability (LTD) application process, pension and life insurance waiver process, sick leave and return to work process.

To inform, advise and guide employees regarding sick leave benefits and to provide depletion calculations. To investigate and rectify a variety of reports related to employee absences using Empath, IPPS and STAR.

To update the HR reporting systems (i.e. Parklane, Trillium, Empath and IPPS) for employees on medical related leave of absence.

To support the Early Intervention process for the board’s Disability Management program, provide applicable medical forms and resources to assist employees.

To communicate with various disability management system partners, including Disability Case Managers, Labour Relations, Payroll Services, school staff, Plant Services, Recruitment & Retention, the Coordinator of Educational Assistants and external agencies.

To advise and provide direction to the STAR Representatives and school administrative support staff with regards to absence coding.

To provide assistance to members of the Disability Management Team and system leaders, with respect to sick leave entitlement / balances / processes / attendance reports.

To process invoices related to requested medical documentation. To participate in and support the annual sick leave process.

To perform other duties as assigned. Line of Responsibility : Responsible to the Associate Manager, Disability, WSIB & Attendance Support.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications : A two year college diploma in human resources management or a related discipline is required, or equivalent as approved by the Board.

Minimum two years human resources or related experience is required. Effective verbal and written communication, interpersonal, mathematical and computer skills are required.

Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals and groups both within and outside the Board is required. 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] to review next steps (in the email please reference the job title you are applying to).

Important Information for CUPE 1734 Members : LA.11.7 Those twelve (12) month employees filling vacancies as a result of their applying to a job posting are to remain twelve (12) months at their position.

Ten (10) month employees are to remain in their position until the end of the school year. This requirement can be waived with permission from the Superintendent responsible for Human Resource Services.

This does not prevent employees from applying for a position or from applying for a promotion during the twelve (12) month period.

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.

On-line 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.