Disability Management Specialist York Region

Support disability management and workplace accommodation at York Region in Newmarket, using rehabilitation case management and return-to-work expertise. Hybrid work opportunities may apply.As a temporary full-time Abilities Management Specialist, you will advise employees and management on disability, accommodation, and return-to-work programs. The assignment is approximately 16 months, reporting to the Lead, Employee Health. Your work includes WSIB, short-term disability, and long-term disability claims, medical information interpretation, and health surveillance coordination.Key Responsibilities:
Manage disability claims and early, safe return-to-work programsSupport workplace accommodation and modified-work planningInterpret medical information and functional restrictionsCoordinate pre-placement assessments and health surveillance programsAdvise employees and management on disability mattersRequirements:
University degree or approved equivalent education and experienceApplicable disability management, rehabilitation, or occupational health designationMinimum three years rehabilitation or case management experienceExperience supporting accommodations in a unionized environmentKnowledge of disability management legislation, policies, and processesApply rehabilitation case management, accommodation, and return-to-work expertise supporting employees across York Region.
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