Elyse Huhlewych
83-30 Fieldway Road Etobicoke,Ontario
Summary
Organized and dependable Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP) successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Fluent in English and highly proficient in French.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Disability Case Specialist
Public Health Ontario
11.2020 - Current
- Manage all sick-leave absences and medical accommodation requests for entire organization
- Facilitate and lead all RTW meetings with appropriate parties (manager, employer, union representative, etc) to ensure a safe and timely RTW
- Managed all COVID-19 related sick-leaves throughout pandemic
- Track, update and provide monthly disability reports to portfolio leads, directors, and managers
- Assist in managing Attendance Management Support Program (AMSP) and providing recommendations for medical exemptions
- Prepare quarterly OHS Board Report for PHO Board of Directors
- Act as a team resource and lead for OHS Team (Coordinator, Occupational health nurse)
- Very self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
People Leader
Acclaim Ability Management
08.2019 - 11.2020
- Lead team of 7 Ability Management Consultants (AMCs)
- Completed quality assurance (QA) measures to ensure STD claims, processes and procedures were consistently and accurately followed
- Executed RFP presentations to prospective clients
- Reviewed complex claims and STD appeals for entire Employer Services' team
- Acted as a resource for all AMCs to assist with navigating complex cases
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
Attendance Support and Abilities Consultant
Humber River Hospital
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Case management: effectively delivered Attendance Support and Abilities Programs, referred cases to LTD benefits consideration and assisted with RTW process for identified portfolios within organization.
- Assessment employee functionality in conjunction with treating practitioners, employees, managers and Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) and Human Resources teams
- Administered and adjudicated all STD absences in relation to HOODIP benefit criteria and applicable collective agreement language
- Collaborated with relevant stakeholders on Attendance Support Program matters (i.e. enrollment, progression, exemptions)
- Conducted return to work (RTW) meetings and communicated regularly with all parties (employee, managers, union representatives, where applicable) regarding RTW planning
- Prepared appropriate documentation for Human Resources and Labor Relations teams for appeals, grievances, arbitrations and terminations.
Ability Management Consultant
Acclaim Ability Management
02.2016 - 12.2018
- Conducted case assessments and adjudicated a caseload of over 80 STD and medical accommodation claims using a functional model for both unionized and non-unionized employees
- Managed WSIB files and gave employers' direction on how to assist with claims management and RTW process
- Developed appropriate RTW plans with employers and employees using best practice approaches
- Completed bi-weekly file reviews with clients to discuss complex files and RTW options; attended on-site client meetings as required
- Complied with all ethical, professional and legal requirements using industry best-practices and clients policies to ensure employees' safe and timely RTW
Education
Certificate - Integrated Disability Management
University of Fredericton
06.2018
Master of Arts - Critical Disability Studies
York University
Toronto, ON11.2016
Bachelor of Health Studies - Health Studies
York University
Toronto, ON06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON06.2012
Skills
- Disability Management
- Case Management
- Case Analysis & Assessment
- RTW Planning
- Medical Accommodation
- WSIB Case Management
- Healthcare Systems Navigation
- Transition Planning
Certification
- Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP), NIDMAR
Timeline
Senior Disability Case Specialist
Public Health Ontario
11.2020 - Current
People Leader
Acclaim Ability Management
08.2019 - 11.2020
Attendance Support and Abilities Consultant
Humber River Hospital
12.2018 - 07.2019
Ability Management Consultant
Acclaim Ability Management
02.2016 - 12.2018
Certificate - Integrated Disability Management
University of Fredericton
Master of Arts - Critical Disability Studies
York University
Bachelor of Health Studies - Health Studies
York University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Toronto
- Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP), NIDMAR
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