Disability Management Advisor

Position Summary
If you are looking for friendly, supportive staff, and work life balance this may be just the opportunity that will take your career to a new level.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, Disability Management, the Disability Management Advisor (DMA) is responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of the Disability Management program for an assigned area in Northern Health (NH). The DMA provides case management services that encompass assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating options available to meet an individual's health needs. This includes promoting return to work efforts, early identification of disability claims for coordination of services, and developing modified/alternate work opportunities to mitigate absences due to occupational and non-occupational injury/illness. Along with other members of the WH&S team, ensures integration of services that promote the highest level of physical and mental health for staff.

Starting salary will be approximately from $74,618 to $93,273 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region's economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC's most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia - Canada's Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualfications
• Bachelors Degree in a health discipline such as Occupational Health Nursing, Kinesiology, Physiotherapy or Occupational therapy plus five (5) years related experience in a large multi-union environment and/or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current registration with the appropriate professional body.
• Demonstrated knowledge of disability management principles and practice.

Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated knowledge of disability management principles and practice.
• Working knowledge of relevant regulations and legislation.
• Working knowledge of disability management principles and practice.
• Working knowledge of program development and implementation and performance measures.
• Ability to analyze and problem solve.
• Ability to communicate effectively utilizing all communication vehicles.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Ability to work within an environment subject to continuously changing priorities.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers using a variety of software applications.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.