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TELUS Health is empowering every person to live their healthiest life. Guided by our vision, we are leveraging the power of our leading edge technology and focusing on the uniqueness of each individual to create the future of health. As a global‑leading health and well‑being provider – encompassing physical, mental and financial health – TELUS Health is improving health outcomes for consumers, patients, healthcare professionals, employers and employees.

Disability Case Manager (CM2) – TELUS Health

Absence and Disability Management

TELUS Health’s Absence and Disability Management business helps employers achieve improved health and productivity outcomes with services focused on absence reporting, proactive case management, and effective return‑to‑work support for a variety of employee health risks or conditions.

Summary

Our Disability Case Managers are responsible for assisting employees on behalf of their employer when the employee is off work or at risk of being off work for health reasons. They assess any barriers to a successful and timely return‑to‑work and engage with stakeholders to implement strategies that address those identified barriers and support employees’ return to work or an appropriate alternative plan.

We offer remote / work‑from‑home arrangements, flexible hours, a competitive compensation package and a flexible benefits plan, access to well‑being support and resources.

Responsibilities

- Conduct case assessments, contacting the employee and their direct manager by telephone to explain the disability management process and gather information for assessment purposes
- Develop and document an understanding of the situation and the factors supporting as well as inhibiting a successful return to work for the employee
- Provide any of the following interventions: more in‑depth assessment, medical management interventions, initiation and coordination of occupational and/or psychological interventions,



utilization of specialized resources or consultations, etc.
- Determine an appropriate return‑to‑work (RTW) goal with the employee and the employer, provide active support for the RTW planning process between the employee and their supervisor and intervene when necessary
- Communicate proactively with the employer’s Human Resources representative regarding any case management issues that may impact the workplace and RTW planning
- Manage the transition to long‑term disability (LTD) and provide medical and summary case management information to the LTD insurer to ensure a seamless transition
- Accountability and responsibility for assigned case load in managing required tasks and relationships with stakeholders
- Attend Case Management and Disability Management department team meetings
- Other projects and tasks as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

Core Qualifications

- 2‑5 years comprehensive experience in Disability Case Management or a combination of experience and specialized education
- Background education/course work in occupational health, rehabilitation, legislation related to disability management, helping relationship skills, mediation, human resource management, disability insurance, psychological and workplace factors in disability would be an asset
- Registration or professional status within the disability management or professional health sector would be an asset

Required Skills

- Robust communication skills with exceptional customer service focus
- Exemplary interpersonal skills and ability to approach difficult situations with empathy and sensitivity




- Detail oriented focus with ability to work independently in fast paced environment
- Excellent problem solving skills and ability to apply critical thinking to execute decision making on complex situations

Salary Range

$70,000 – $90,000, actual total compensation will be determined based on knowledge, skills, performance and experience.

Benefits

- Flexibility to work in‑office, virtually or a combination of both
- Generous company matched pension
- Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
- Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills

Join TELUS Health and be part of a team that improves health outcomes and supports employers and employees across North America.

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

Disclaimer: In accordance with the TELUS Health Solutions Data Center Security Policy, as a condition of employment, all team members whose job functions require they work at a Data Center and/or have access to detailed knowledge of technology related to client service delivery, are subject to a Personnel Security Screening conducted through the Government of Canada.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information will be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies’ Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.

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