Job Description

This is the life-changing opportunity you\xe2\x80\x99ve been looking for.Horizon Health Network in beautiful New Brunswick is looking for a Senior Disability Coordinator to join our team!Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is seeking a strong, skilled, and dedicated individual to join our team as a Senior Disability Coordinator. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of progressive experience providing case management support with occupational and non-occupational employee injury and illness. With proven early, safe recover-at-work and return-to-work strategies, strong analytical skills, and solid knowledge of the duty to accommodate, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be an integral part of a dynamic team environment that believes in integrity, excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Why you should work hereWorking for Horizon gives you a career that provides an east coast lifestyle and the chance to make a big difference in the lives of New Brunswickers.This position comes with competitive salary, paid time off, sick benefits, employer paid contributions into our government pension plan and a remote work policy.Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.Who you areYou have a worked a minimum of 5 years in human resources, disability management, or a related discipline. You have experience working in a unionized, multi-site environment, preferably in a healthcare setting, with the ability to interpret multiple collective agreements, apply human resources best practices and human rights legislation.

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree or college diploma in human resources management, business administration or a regulated health care field or equivalent
• Certified Disability Management Professional designation strongly preferred or willing to achieve
• Professional and practiced knowledge of relevant legislation, e.g., Human Rights Codes, NB Occupational Health and Safety Act, NB Workers Compensation Act
• High regard for confidentiality and ethical comportment
• Can effectively deal with contentious situations and negotiate positive results
• Proactive, self-starting and results driving; taking initiative and ownership of work.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Customer-focused and compassionate
• Strong planning, organization, prioritization, and decision-making skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite; Parklane software usage an asset
• Able to travel throughout the organization as required

Written and spoken competence in English is required at an advanced level. French considered an asset.What you will doAs a valued member of our team, you will:

• carry out the objectives of the workplace disability support program.
• manage a varied caseload in a fast-paced environment.
• create, coordinate, implement and monitor early/safe stay-at-work and return-to-work plans.
• evaluate employee skills, abilities and medical employment limitations/restrictions pertaining to job functions.
• manage the disability accommodation process and facilitate individual accommodation plans in accordance with Human Rights legislation.
• act as liaison and provide disability expertise, guidance and recommendations to various stakeholders including workers, management, human resource advisors, attendance support consultants, and union representatives.
• consult with external stakeholders such as healthcare providers, WorkSafeNB, Long Term Disability and private insurers.
• keep comprehensive case management documentation.
• identify and act on disability trends with the purpose of resolving barriers to full participation in the workplace.
• be committed to continuous learning, especially HR trends and case law reviews.

Interested? Apply Today!To learn more, visitHorizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.About Horizon\xe2\x80\x99s Recruitment ProcessWe thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.Horizon\xe2\x80\x99s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon\xe2\x80\x99s hiring purposes.Diversity StatementHorizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

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