DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION SPECIALIST - Jobs in Toronto, ON

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Attention Disability Management Specialists!Are you able to work collaboratively and bring resolution to challenging or complex issues Then bring your skills to the Centre for Employee Health, Safety and Wellness, Ministry of Government and Consumer Services, where you will provide disability management specialist services to clients.About Us:The Disability Support Services (DSS) and Enterprise WSIB Services Sections of the Centre for Employee Health, Safety & Wellness (CEHSW) delivers strategic support to the OPS in the management of occupational and non-occupational injury, illness or disability; and employment accommodation and return to work. The Sections provide specialized expertise, standardized processes with seamless support to the entire OPS while facilitating compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.Please Note: Of the three (3) vacancies, two (2) are with the Disability Support Services Section (Non-Occupational Injury Management) and one (1) is with the Enterprise WSIB Business Services Section (Occupational Injury Management).What can I expect to do in this roleIn this role, you will:

• Facilitate occupational and non-occupational return to work (RTW) and employment accommodation (EA);
• Assist client ministries to ensure compliance with legislation and government/ministry policies;
• Manage case files by researching and gathering all relevant material, including confidential health-related information;
• Support program development, implementation and management.

How do I qualifyTechnical Expertise:

• You have attendance and EA/RTW case management expertise with ability to interpret medical information and identify rehabilitation/accommodation options.
• You have knowledge of and ability to interpret human resources and labour relations policies, principles, techniques, collective agreements and legislation related to disability management.
• You have knowledge of confidentiality and privacy issues related to personal health information and relevant trends and developments to influence or suggest improvements to programs and processes.
• You are proficient with computers and have knowledge of software applications to manage case data, prepare reports, presentations, briefing materials, and complex research materials.

Consultation and Communication Skills:

• You have consultation and negotiation skills to provide expert advice on sensitive EA/RTW matters.
• You have ability to deal professionally with a broad range of clients and stakeholders, including employees, managers, health professionals and bargaining agents.
• You have communication skills to develop and present reports, recommendations, proposed guidelines and best practices, and draft procedures, briefing notes, and educational materials.

Research, Analytical and Evaluation Skills:

• You have experience researching and analyzing case information to develop effective case management strategies, initiatives and solutions to support case resolution and legislative/program compliance.
• You have project management and evaluation skills to participate on project teams.
• You use analytical skills to determine and recommend appropriate action, interpret health-related information, deal with issues, and identify barriers to case resolution.

Planning and Organizational Skills:

• You are skilled at planning, organizing and coordinating work priorities with related areas and within operational and legislative deadlines.

OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti- racism:We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontarios Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.Additional Information:Address:

• 3 Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 315 Front St W, Toronto, Toronto Region or 14 Gable Ln, Kingston, East Region or 199 Larch St, Sudbury, North Region or 661 Exeter Rd, London, West Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation Group: Management Compensation PlanUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 6Category: Human ResourcesPosted on: Thursday, November 11, 2021Note:

• This competition may be used to create an eligibility list to fill upcoming opportunities.
• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individuals employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.Effective October 1, 2021, the OPS COVID-19 Safe Workplace Directive requires all Ontario Public Service employees to provide proof they are fully vaccinated, meaning they are fully vaccinated as defined by the Ministry of Health (refer to: COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated Status in Ontario), including 14 calendar days have passed since receiving their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.Employees who do not provide proof of full vaccination will be deemed ‘not vaccinated under the Directive and will be required to attend a vaccine education program and undergo regular rapid antigen testing. Employees who are not vaccinated under the policy with a valid medical exemption will not be required to attend a vaccine education program but must undergo regular rapid antigen testing.

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