Safety & Workers Compensation Specialist

Scholastic • Jefferson City, MO

5d

About The Position

This position manages all Workers’ Compensation claim activities and provides technical guidance throughout the claims process. The role also supports key safety functions to maintain compliance and promote a safe workplace.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate with tact, diplomacy, and assertiveness.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as required.
• Willingness to address difficult and stressful situations with confidence and professionalism.
• Ability to speak in front of large groups.
• Ability to learn complex regulations and apply them in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is a must.
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, with emphasis on Access.
• Proven experience with analytical abilities.
• Must be able to prioritize tasks and work on multiple projects with tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience with Workers’ Compensation benefit system preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with safety preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and administers the company’s Workers’ Compensation Program, including reviewing and processing claims.
• Serves as a technical resource to employees concerning Workers Compensation; responds to inquiries and provides technical information concerning related laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; responds to calls from employees, third party administrator, physicians, medical facilities and others.
• Interfaces with physicians, attorney, employees, management staff to ensure quality care and appropriate return to work.
• Stays abreast of trends and innovations in the field of workers’ compensation administration and keeps current on regulatory issues at the State and Federal level.
• Performs administrative duties related to safety and workers’ compensation, including processing accident reports and ensuring corrective actions are completed.
• Responsible for maintaining workers’ compensation files, accidents reports, OSHA log and other state and federal recordkeeping as required.
• Ensures compliance with powered vehicle training.
• Leads the SAFE Council to promote health and safety initiatives.
• Assists in safety related functions such as safety inspections, ergonomic evaluations and evaluating corrective actions to prevent injuries and illness.
• Supports the implementation and maintenance of company safety programs, policies and procedures.
• Tracks and analyzes safety metrics, trends and leading indicators.
• Assists with facilitating and coordinating program-related safety training as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs.
• Plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level