Job Description

The Disability & Return to Work Coordinator reports to Team Member Health and works closely with stakeholders for optimal Stay at Work and Return to Work outcomes while ensuring compliance with regulations and union agreements. Coordinates Disability Management and Return to Work services for team members experiencing occupational and non-occupational illnesses or injuries, ensuring North Memorial is compliant with Federal and State regulations as well as collective bargaining agreements related to disability management and return to work. Has in-depth knowledge of these requirements and successful vocational strategies, to assure team members and leaders are fully informed of their options and responsibilities to successfully return to work the ill or injured team member. Makes independent decisions regarding application of rules, laws and union agreements. Collaborates in the creation of return to work policy and internal workflows to promote clear communications and expectations for both Team Members and leaders, and ultimately maximize Team Member experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations related to absences and accommodations.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Return to Work principles and Privacy legislation.
• Ability to interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements as they relate to absences, disability, return to work and accommodations.
• Ability to discern potential safety concerns (for customers or team member) related to return to work and elevate issues appropriately.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and specifically with the Absence Management Program Administrator to provide a seamless leave experience for Team Members.
• Ability to provide direction and consultation regarding disability, return to work, WC and accommodation decisions to leaders and other stakeholders.

Requirement description :

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Vocational rehabilitation or related field - Required
• 2+ years experience in design, development and consultation regarding disability, Work Comp and return to work systems, technology and processes - Required
• 6+ years experience with end to end disability, return to work administration and ADA, WC, preferably in a union environment - Required

ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :
Weekend Requirements : No Weekend Requirements
On Call Requirements : No On Call

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