What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workers' Compensation Coordinator position at BREC Recreation And Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge?
The Worker's Compensation Coordinator works under the general direction of a Senior Risk Management professional. The Worker's Compensation Coordinator participates, coordinates, conducts, and assists with the administration of Risk Management to include Workers’ Compensation and General Liability programs to control costs and conserve agency resources, to assure compliance with federal, state regulations and other legal requirements as well as agency policies and procedures. This position may require the ability to be involved with sensitive or stressful issues, negative interactions with the public and staff, which will require high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions. This position also requires independent judgment on problem solving, data collection/reporting, and coordinating claims. Assist the Risk Management team with various special projects and reports.
Education Required: Associate's degree from an accredited college or university
Area of Study Required:HR Management, Business, Industrial Safety or any closely related.
Certifications Required: First Aid & CPR must be obtained within 60 days of hire
Preferred: Certified Occupational Specialist or Certified Workman’s Comp Professional (CWCP).
License Required: Valid Driver's License
Work Experience Required: Two (2) years’ experience in claims administration, customer service, records management or safety and training. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Preferred: Five (5) or more years of related experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- General knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA, Worker’s Compensation Auto and Liability legislation, Insurance claims adjusting and recordation procedures
- Considerable knowledge of accident prevention, safety hazards, protective measures & training resources Moderate math skills with attention to detail
- Strong customer interpersonal and communication skills to promote safe practices; perform extensive investigations as these relate to work injuries, auto and equipment accidents, general liability claim programs. Strong ability to interact with staff, public and support agencies.
- Skill in the use of computers and ability to operate modern office equipment
- Ability to analyze situations quickly, identify risks, determine proper course of action & implement or recommend remediation
- Ability to work under stress and handle situations firmly with tact to develop and maintain good public and internal relations.
- Ability to read, analyze & interpret statistical data and prepare reports
- Ability to investigate work-related injuries, incidents claims events and accidents
- Ability to instruct classes on safety and/or risk training topics.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally, with individuals and groups, and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other employees, department heads, BREC officials, vendors, and the public
- Compiles data for and prepares various records, reports, and other documentation required by the department.
- Research Documents and historical data
- Compile Data for computer entry
- Prepares purchasing documentation according to established procedures.
- Monitors the risk management budgets, and tracks fund expenditures.
- Updates and implements risk management policies and safety standards.
- Compiles data for risk management monthly reports and budget projections; makes analysis of current and future financial budgets in relation to prior year's budgets and actual expenses.
- Establish and maintain administrative control of records for accident-injury experience and related costs
- Attends and participates in departmental safety committee meetings serves as a liaison to Safety Oversight Committee.
- Attends training, meetings, seminars and/or workshops to enhance job knowledge and skills and stay apprised of new developments and best practices.
- Consults with Risk Manager(s) on the status of work injuries, Auto and General Liability claims, transitional duty program, traffic violations, cost recovery and the overall department performance in controlling losses.
- Other duties as assigned
Workers’ Compensation - Assist with conducting annual audits of post hire medical questionnaire
- Reviews and monitors claim expenditures, recoveries and track recovery and reimbursement payments.
- Consults with Risk Manager(s) on the status of work injuries, Auto and General Liability claims, transitional duty program, traffic violations, cost recovery and the overall department performance in controlling losses.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.
Full time position. Generally, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, meal break as needed. Some evening and weekend work required.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. If you do not complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, or etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy.
An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen and physical.
Salary : $40,810
