Salary DetailsThe salary range for this position is CAD $32.44/Hr. - CAD $46.64/Hr.
Job SummaryAs a People Health Coordinator with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:- Be responsible for providing effective case management and administrative support for straightforward return to work processes for an assigned portfolio within the health authority. These cases would include occupational (WSBC MSI claims) and non-occupational injuries/illnesses.
- Be responsible for return to work support services that encompass planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating options available to meet an individual's needs for a safe and early return to work and liaise on behalf of the department with union representatives and external agencies to coordinate return to work efforts.
- Promote recovery at work through transitional work program or return to work (RTW) efforts.
- Work with department managers and the WSBC on the identification of claims for coordination of early intervention services, and coordinate modified/alternate work opportunities to mitigate absences from work due to injury/illness.
- Work with other members of the Disability management team, including supporting the Employee Health Advisors, to ensure integration of services that promote the early and safe return to work for staff and escalate files when necessary. Primary contacts are with Managers, Employee Health Advisors, WSBC, external services providers, payroll and records and benefits.
QualificationsEducation & Experience- Diploma in Rehabilitation and Disability Management or related program from a recognized educational institution supplemented by three (3) years' recent related experience in claims management in a healthcare and/or a large complex multi-site union environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- A relevant Certificate in Disability Management is an asset.
Knowledge & Abilities- Applies acquired skills and knowledge to efficiently and independently resolve administrative issues/problems.
- Effectively utilizes both verbal and written communication skills when providing advice or information or seeking/acquiring information.
- Optimizes departmental effectiveness and contributes to organizational success by applying excellent time management skills to prioritize and complete assignments and schedule activities.
- Practices diligence and care when maintaining, monitoring, calculating and summarizing data, records and budget information.
- Highly developed business writing and verbal communication skills with the ability to document work appropriately.
- Resourceful; well-organized; systematic analysis; strategic thinking; critical thinking; attention to detail; leadership and management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise tact, good judgment and initiative, deal with frequent and random changes; make decisions for a wide variety of complex business matters.
- Demonstrated ability to use database, spreadsheet and word processing software at an advanced level to create a variety of documents, reports and presentations, and to maintain databases.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
