DISABILITY MANAGEMENT ADVISOR

Position Summary
Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking Disability Management Advisor to join Northern Health.

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 $76,111 to $ 95,138 and will be based on education, training, experience, reporting structure and salaries of similar positions. The salary for part-time positions will be prorated.

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.

Where you will be working:
Community:
Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince George

More about Northern Health
Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!
Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:
• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

Important Application Information
Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:
• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
• Program certificates or diplomas.
• High school, college, or university transcripts.
• Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants
Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants