Specialist Accommodations & Attendance Management
About The Position
Accommodations & Attendance Management Specialists are responsible for providing advanced knowledge as a strategic partner and subject matter expert in the design, delivery and implementation of human resource services and strategies to improve operations, achieve goals and resolve issues. The Specialist provides guidance and support for all return to work and/or accommodations and attendance issues including external insurance providers, CBA interpretations, validating, questioning and requesting additional medical information, grievance procedures including arbitrations, and policy development. They will develop and provide education for physicians, managers, union representatives, and employees with regard to the accommodation and attendance programs and processes. The Specialist demonstrates strong leadership to enable an innovative and positive working climate and a client-centric culture. The Specialist must work cross functionally within the portfolio and across the organization to support operations. The Specialist will develop partnerships and work closely with system and community partners.
Requirements
- 3 years experience in health care and/or disability or attendance management
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Undergraduate degree or diploma in a health related field
- Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin)
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
- Social Work diploma (DipSW)
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
- Disability Support Worker certificate is acceptable
- Critical thinking skills
- Analytical skills
- Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
- Capability to transform systems: Encourage and support innovation
- Ability to adapt to and implement change
- Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
- Ability to lead and coach others
- Knowledge in organization's goals, vision, mission and values
- Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
- Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
- Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
- Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
- Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
- Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
- Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
- Commitment to a diverse, representative workforce and cultural safety
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced knowledge as a strategic partner and subject matter expert in the design, delivery and implementation of human resource services and strategies.
- Improve operations, achieve goals and resolve issues.
- Provide guidance and support for all return to work and/or accommodations and attendance issues.
- Liaise with external insurance providers.
- Interpret Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).
- Validate, question, and request additional medical information.
- Manage grievance procedures, including arbitrations.
- Develop policies related to accommodations and attendance.
- Develop and provide education for physicians, managers, union representatives, and employees regarding accommodation and attendance programs and processes.
- Demonstrate strong leadership to enable an innovative and positive working climate and a client-centric culture.
- Work cross-functionally within the portfolio and across the organization to support operations.
- Develop partnerships and work closely with system and community partners.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
