Injury Management Specialist (12-month Contract)

WHO ARE WE?

Disability Management Institute (DMI) offers small and medium sized employers flexible innovative solutions to their disability management needs. Our specialties include: WCB/WSIB Claims Management, Self-Funded Sick Leave Adjudication, and Non Occupational Absence Management, Return to Work Planning and Disability Management. Ranging in size from 5-2500 employees our clients span the public and private sectors and cover a wide range of industries.

YOUR ROLE

Join our team as an Injury Management Specialist, working remotely in Canada! In this role, you’ll partner with clients to effectively manage occupational (WCB) claims and add value through your expertise. This is a 12-month contract opportunity.

OUTCOMES

• Communicate effectively with WCB, employers, and workers to manage claims smoothly.
• Collaborate with all parties to positively influence claim outcomes.
• Educate workers and employers on their responsibilities under the WCB Act and related policies.
• Proactively manage a caseload through early intervention and relationship-building.
• Support workers and employers in creating effective return-to-work plans.

YOUR IMPACT

• You will proactively collect and evaluate relevant information and documentation from workplace parties
• You contact employees within 24 hours of receiving report of Injury Form, explaining the role of DMI, and collects pertinent information
• You prepare and submits Form 7 to WCB for lost time injuries and medical aid.
• You communicate with WCB, employer and workers on a regular basis
• You chart communication in Disability Management System 
• You proactively manage a caseload through early intervention.  
• You assist workers and employers to develop return to work plans
• You review WCB correspondence and determines next steps
• You liaise with the provincial Workers’ Compensation Boards
• You provide claim updates to clients as required 

THIS IS YOU

• You have a demonstrated understanding of WCB/WSIB policy and practices. 
• You have experience in disability management or return to work is an asset but not required. 
• You have well developed communication skills.
• You have the ability to prioritize work.
• You have well developed analytical skills.

• a competitive salary & benefits program
• paid time off, including flex time
• education assistance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with employer matching
• participation in our Happy …