Ability Case Coordinator
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Position Summary: The position of Ability Case Coordinator focuses primarily on the overall coordination of the workplace activities associated with ability management.  This includes the integration of ability management and workplace safety and health programs, wellness initiatives, claims management and accommodation policies and procedures.  This position will involve working with management, unions, health care providers, WCB and other third party administrators on ability case coordination issues.  The incumbent may also be involved in other functional areas of occupational safety and health and human resources management.   The position of Ability Case Coordinator functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.  

Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in ability management or a similar discipline.
• NIDMAR (National Institute Ability Management and Research) Certificate preferred.
  
• Strong working knowledge of Workplace Safety and Health legislation,
• Workers Compensation policies and procedures, Accessibility Act, Human Rights legislation and legislation protecting the privacy and confidentiality of medical information.
• Experience in development, execution and monitoring of RTW/ Accommodations.
• Experience in a health care environment preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer systems and related software applications.
• Demonstrated case management skills.
• Good organizational skills including an appreciation for administrative aspects of case management.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain positive interpersonal working relationships.
• Ability to make independent decisions based on the knowledge of the requirements of the position.
•  Ability to work in team environment.
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality.  
• Valid Manitoba drivers license and access to a vehicle.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• Satisfactory employment record.
  

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of  department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.