As an Ability Management Advisor, you will help Calgary Fire Department (CFD) employees with their Sickness and Accident (S&A), Workers¿ Compensation Board (WCB), and Long Term Disability (LTD) claims in order to develop and implement a safe and healthy return to work plan. Primary duties include:
- Guide, instruct, and counsel employees when Ability Management services are required.
- Initiate and maintain contact with ill or injured employees, health professionals, insurance carrier contacts, the employee and other partners.
- Organize case management meetings between partners to create collaborative strategies for complex claim resolutions.
- Ensure compliance with The City of Calgary¿s policies and procedures and Alberta Human Rights Duty to Accommodate legislation; communicate with and educate partners regarding pertinent legislation.
- Review documentation and action or adjust plans when necessary.
- Collaborate with all sections of CFD to place employees into meaningful and appropriate modified work assignments as they transition to full duties.
- Aid employees, and potentially family members, in cases of catastrophic injury, illness and/or death.
- Administer, approve and coordinate pay for employees in modified work positions; complete data entry for claims and ensure documentation (letters, return to work restrictions) is maintained according to Ability Management/Health Act regulations.
- Collect and maintain data regarding the effectiveness of the Ability Management Program; identify trends for illness and injury prevention.
- Develop and present training sessions and information material.
- A completed 1 year certificate in a related area such as Ability Management, Administration, Human Resources, or Social Services and at least 3 years of related experience.
- Knowledge of Ability Management practices and Worker's Compensation Board (WCB) procedures are considered assets.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM), and TeleStaff will also be considered assets.
- Strong planning and organization skills as well as effective decision making, problem solving, and communication skills.
- A focus on providing accurate information and demonstrating an exceptional level of customer service.
- A high level of integrity and respect when handling confidential issues.
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
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