Associate Accommodations & Attendance Management

HealthCareersInSask.ca • Saskatoon, SK

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accommodations & Attendance Management Associate is responsible for performing key functions within the Human Resources portfolio. This role involves monitoring provincial service request queues and assigning accommodation and attendance support service requests appropriately. The Associate initiates and implements plans for the timely and safe return to work of injured or ill employees. This includes developing employee-specific return-to-work plans, facilitating regular case reviews to track progress, and maintaining continuity with all parties involved. The Associate will also support staff (employee, manager, and/or union) on payroll and compensation issues related to accommodations or attendance. Additionally, the Associate establishes systems and procedures for tracking claims status and associated costs for injured/ill employees, including initiating claim appeals when appropriate.

Requirements

• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Ability to adapt to and implement change
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
• Current clinical knowledge and skill are required in a broad range of areas.
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Knowledge in LEAN management system
• Computer skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation

Nice To Haves

• 1 year experience in accommodation or attendance is preferred
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a health related field
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in business
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example

Responsibilities

• Monitors the provincial service request queues and assigns accommodation and attendance support service requests to Accommodations and Attendance as appropriate.
• Initiates and implements plans for the timely and safe return to work of injured or ill employees.
• Develops employee-specific return to work plans.
• Facilitates regular case reviews to track progress.
• Maintains continuity with all parties involved in return-to-work cases.
• Supports staff (employee, manager and/or union) on payroll and compensation issues relating to accommodations or attendance.
• Establishes systems and procedures for tracking claims status and associated costs for injured/ill employees.
• Initiates claim appeals when appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree