About the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia
The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB) is the province’s provider of workplace injury insurance. We inform and inspire Nova Scotians in the prevention of workplace injury. But if it occurs, we support those whose lives it touches by championing a timely return to safe and healthy work. We also provide caring, compassionate support in the wake of workplace tragedy. Our employees describe the culture as Collaborative, Evolving, Service-Minded and Team-Focused.
About the Role
The Case Manager - Long Term Benefits is responsible for assessing the needs of individual workers and administering the benefit provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act; exercising leadership in the coordination of case management team members to develop a goal-oriented return to work plan; liaising with employers, health care providers, unions, and other service providers to ensure access to appropriate medical and vocational rehabilitation services; the monitoring and evaluating of assigned caseloads; preparation of detailed case plans for each worker; documentation of reasoned decisions; participation in the development of procedures for case management; provision of complete assessments of the workers’ financial status, and application of rate setting mechanism; approval and authorization of services and benefits for workers on an on-going basis, including earnings replacement benefits, medical aid and permanent impairment benefits; and, upon completion of active intervention, assessment of entitlement to wage loss replacement, and where wage loss occurs, calculation of award per the Act and Board policy.
Your Experience & Skills
- A university degree in health care, education, or social sciences.
- A minimum of 4 years’ experience performing medium or complex case management in a decision-making capacity in patient-care, social service, health care, insurance, disability case management, or related environment.
- An equivalent combination of a university degree in another area of study and significant additional experience in case management may be considered.
Perks of Joining Our Team
- Flexibility/Hybrid work model
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- A passionate team and a supportive work environment
Application Details
Please use the Apply Now button to fill out your Candidate Profile and submit your application for the job opening. Job applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the close date of the posting.
Accommodation Request
WCB Nova Scotia is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to working with job candidates and employees to request reasonable accommodation in a confidential manner. To request accommodation, please contact the Human Resource team by email at recruitment@wcb.ns.ca. All information received will be kept confidential.
To learn more about the Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia, navigate to the About Us section of our website.