Job Description:

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Team Lead, Disability Case Management, the Return to Work Coordinator assists the Consultants, advising on employee rehabilitation and health-related absence. Participates in the medical duty to accommodate process. Promotes early return to work and coordinates and facilitates complex return to work meetings. Assists in the development of complex return to work plans based on medical information and/or functional restrictions. Communicates with doctors and rehabilitation providers. Monitors and evaluates return to work programs. Maintains accurate records and utilizes appropriate software to record information and implement effective case management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Diploma, from a recognized College, in Occupation Health & Safety or other related discipline with a minimum of three (3) years related experience in a rehabilitation setting.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidences of personnel and health and safety matters

• Demonstrated ability to operate a PC utilizing MS Office software application

• Demonstrated ability to operate a HR data system

• Ability to work independently, using initiative. Ability to multi-task

• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form

• Ability to interact with other effectively, often in highly charged emotional states

• Ability to use facilitation, negotiation and diffusing skills

• Ability to apply case management principles

• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with all levels of staff, union, and other internal and external clients

• Ability to problem-solve using creativity

• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

• Use of a personal vehicle to facilitate travel within multi-site organization

Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD2442.pdf