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Paul Martin

Ottawa,ON

Summary

With over 14 years of experience in Vocational Rehabilitation, Disability Management, and Return to Work programs, I have developed a strong expertise in helping individuals overcome challenges to successfully reintegrate into the workforce. My extensive background, including over a decade of working with an industry leader, has equipped me with a deep understanding of best practices and innovative solutions in the field. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to make a meaningful impact and drive positive outcomes for both individuals and organizations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Case Manager

RCGT
Ottawa, Ontario
02.2024 - Current
  • Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely documentation and reporting
  • Participated in case conferences with multi-disciplinary team to discuss client care planning and progression
  • Conducted initial assessments to determine client eligibility for programs and services.
  • Maintained up-to-date case records with case activity statuses
  • Analyzed proposed practices, regulations or rule changes to determine impact of services.

Return to Work Specialist

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
02.2011 - 02.2024
  • Interpreted and analyzed labor market research.
  • Interpreted the NOC skills handbook and the Occupational handbook.
  • Completed transferable skills analyses.
  • Completed Employment Analysis, Work Suitability Analysis.
  • Interpretation of psycho-vocational and psycho-educational testing.
  • Knowledge of and fundamental understanding of all Return to Work policies with the WSIB.
  • Top performer who met targets and goals in early intervention in RTW.
  • Completed Ergonomic/Functional Demand Analysis.
  • Understanding of Ontario's human rights policies and procedures.

Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist

Crawford & Company
06.2009 - 01.2011
  • Provided consultation services as a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist, Employment Services Program Lead.
  • Provided consultation services as an employer and Client Coordinator for the Program/Job Development Program.
  • Provided employment counseling.
  • Interpretation of psycho-vocational and psycho-educational testing.
  • Interpretation and Analysis of Labor Market Research.
  • Employment Viability Analysis, Work Suitability Analysis
  • Case Management.
  • Knowledge of LTD and STD insurance policies and practices.

Education

Professional Designation - Disability Management

Pacific Coast University For Workplace Health Sciences
British Columbia
01-2025

Professional Designation - Disability Management

College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals
Kingston, ON
01-2011

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
01.2008

Skills

  • Return to Work
  • Occupational Health
  • Negotiation
  • Research
  • Labor Economics
  • Disability Insurance
  • Data Analysis
  • Disability Management
  • Career counseling
  • Vocational rehabilitation
  • Disability assessment
  • Return-to-work planning
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Client advocacy
  • Job accommodation
  • Disability legislation
  • Rehabilitation counseling
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Functional capacity evaluation
  • Assistive technology
  • Claims management
  • Psychosocial support
  • Occupational therapy
  • Employment law
  • Adaptive strategies
  • Ergonomic assessment
  • Transferable skills analysis

Timeline

Senior Case Manager

RCGT
02.2024 - Current

Return to Work Specialist

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
02.2011 - 02.2024

Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist

Crawford & Company
06.2009 - 01.2011

Professional Designation - Disability Management

Pacific Coast University For Workplace Health Sciences

Professional Designation - Disability Management

College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

University of Ottawa
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