Disability Case Manager

locations CAN, British Columbia - Full Time Remote
CAN, Ontario - Full Time Remote
CAN, Nova Scotia - Full Time Remote
CAN, New Brunswick - Full Time Remote
CAN, Manitoba - Full Time Remote

time type Full time

posted on Posted 6 Days Ago

time left to apply End Date: December 17, 2024 (7 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR24120069

Manulife’s Canadian Disability and Group Life team is looking for Disability Case Managers for our COE teams. This opportunity is 100% remote.

As a Disability Case Manager, you’d support our plan members across Canada managing their claim through illness, recovery and return to work. You’d provide disability benefits and proactive case management focused on return to work. The role involves applying critical thinking and judgment when determining whether to issue disability payments, strong analytical skills to interpret contractual wording and medical information, prioritizing work and actioning tasks daily with a considerable amount of telephonic communication.

Responsibilities:

1. Proactively manage a dedicated caseload in compliance with specific service level agreements and targeted turnaround times.
2. Actioning daily administrative tasks which include responding to emails and telephone calls on a timely manner.
3. Assessing claims based on contractual, medical, and vocational barriers.
4. Developing strong relationships through frequent collaboration with plan sponsors, plan members, treatment providers and internal partners (i.e., disability specialists, rehabilitation specialist and medical consultants) to drive cases to successful return to work or job ready resolution.
5. Writing letters to communicate pertinent benefit related information based on analytical reasoning.
6. Demonstrating resiliency, empathy and compassion when listening and communicating with plan members including delivering difficult claims related decisions.

What we are looking for:

1. A post-secondary diploma, CEGEP (DEC or DEP) or bachelor’s degree in a healthcare program or equivalent work experience.
2. Experience in a healthcare field will be a strong asset.
3. Excellent communication skills in both French and English, would be an asset.
4. The ability to make difficult decisions within tight time constraints.
5. Disability management and/or Group Benefit knowledge, an asset.
6. At ease with both incoming and outgoing calls.
7. Strong organization and prioritization skills are required to manage different type of tasks.

What can we offer you?

1. A competitive salary and benefits packages.
2. A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
3. A focus on growing your career path with us.
4. Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
5. Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you:

1. Values-first culture - We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
2. Boundless opportunity - We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
3. Continuous innovation - We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
4. Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
5. Championing Corporate Citizenship - We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.