Disability Case Manager - Remote BC or Alberta

Location:  This is a remote-based position.  (Must reside in BC or AB)

Lifemark’s Disability Management Services department is growing, and we have an upcoming opening for a Disability Case Manager!

Are you looking for a supportive, collaborative workplace with great teams and inspiring leaders? You have come to the right place.  We’re looking for ambitious people who share our values and want to make a difference in the lives of the members of our community that we serve.  If this sounds like you and you’re excited about what you have heard so far, we would love to hear from you.

As a Disability Case Manager, you will be working with the Enhanced Disability Management Program (EDMP) Disability Case Management team. As part of your role you will be working closely with employees, employers, union representatives and medical professionals in order to obtain and review objective functional details in order to implement a successful and sustainable return to work plan. The Disability Case Manager will develop relationships with involved parties and provide expert advice to customers on a daily basis.

In this role, you will:

• Review referrals for occupational and non-occupational referrals, conduct intake calls, obtain medical from treatment providers and provide restrictions and limitations to the employers
• Plan and implement effective disability case management strategies, with a focus on recovery and return to work
• Review accommodation requests and work with employers, unions and employers on return to work plans
• Review accommodation requests for stay at work efforts
• Responsible for disability management communications both verbally and in written correspondence, to all stakeholders involved

What we're looking for:

• Professional designation in a health-related discipline such as Kinesiology and a Certificate or higher in Disability Case Management or similar
• Related professional designation such as CDMP, RTWDM is an asset
• Previous EDMP case management is an asset
• Superior communication and listening skills
• Extremely organized and able to multi task
• Able to work within tight time constraints.
• Tech savvy, with superior computer skills including with Office 365, Teams
• Excellent documentation and time management skills, able to meet/exceed the required turn-around times
• Knowledge of appropriate legislation related to employment, workplace accommodations, and disability management, an asset

Why work for Lifemark?

• We offer a competitive salary commensurate with training and experience
• Opportunity to work from a home-based office
• Medical Benefits, vacation, discounts on a wide variety of online shopping and retail experiences
• Comprehensive EAP services
• Growth/advancement opportunities

Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.

Accommodation 

Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at lifemark.ca

If this sounds like a good fit for you, apply today!

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