Occupational Health, Disability Management and Wellness Manager

Job Number:

J0922-1412


Job Title:

Occupational Health, Disability Management and Wellness Manager


Job Type:

Temp F/T


City, Province, Country:

Guelph, Ontario, Canada


Job Category:

Human Resources


Open Positions:

1


Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.



Position Summary


We have an exciting opportunity for a Occupational Health, Disability Management and Wellness Manager for Homewood Health Centre. In this role, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. You will act to maximize staff productivity and wellness, and reduce health related costs related to employee health, disability claims management, WSIB claims management, attendance management, wellness programs and infection control/outbreak management. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!



What you'll be doing


• Lead/facilitate the disability claims/medical leave/accommodation review and return to work process for the Health Centre
• Act as a liaison between the leaders and our disability claims provider
• Maintain accurate, private, and confidential records and the employees' health files as they related to disability management
• Treat employees with compassion, respect, and dignity through the medical leave, return to work, and accommodation review process, and ensure employees with disabilities are accommodated in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code
• Consult HR and engage unions as applicable for timely, meaningful, return to work programs, accommodations and medical leaves involving performance related matters
• Oversee the current requirements and coordination of immunizations for staff
• Facilitate basic ergonomic assessments, review equipment needs, and health teaching
• Collaborate on Psychologically Healthy Workplace Coordinate N95 Mask Fit Testing days and any testing required as a result of occupational exposure (e.g. noise)
• Draft policies and procedures related to occupational health, absence/disability management service, outbreak management
• Member of Homewood's Wellness Committee
• Process WSIB claims and coordinate responses to WSIB inquiries
• Manage workers' compensation challenges and appeals at the Tribunal level
• Manage cost reduction strategies through evaluation of Workers Compensation Experience Rating
• Review monthly WSIB cost statements and quarterly NEER statements with Human Resources and Finance as appropriate and provide necessary reporting
• Participate actively in the Attendance Absenteeism program providing consultation, counselling, guidance and support to affected parties
• Plan and implement the travelling flu clinics each year
• Actively participate in coordination of activities and communication related to Infection Prevention and Control



What we're looking for


• Bachelor's Degree; designation in a health-related profession is an asset
• Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP), (or in progress) or Certified Return to Work Coordinator (CRTWC) or equivalent is an asset
• 3 years' work experience in Health/Wellness, WSIB management, disability management, early and safe return-to-work, and accommodation review, including complex claims management, preferably in a unionized and public sector environment; experience in a health care environment is preferred
• Sound understanding of infection control and its implications in the workplace
• Thorough working knowledge, and understanding of disability legislation and regulations, including Duty to Accommodate, Workers' Compensation Act, Human Rights Legislation, and AODA
• Knowledge of OHA Communicable Disease Surveillance Protocols preferred
• Effective case management skills requiring active involvement and advanced strategies for managing complex cases and work re-entry programs
• Strong assessment and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to build relationships with all key stakeholders
• High level of professionalism and understanding of confidentiality
• Strong computer skills and the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of reporting systems and applications, Parklane experience preferred
• Demonstrated behavioural competencies in the performance of your role through building relationships, managing self, living Homewood's values, and driving team performance


As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.



Why work with us


Homewood Health is Canada's largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.


Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.