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San Joaquin Delta Community College District

Workers' Comp & Ergonomics Specialist
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Position Number: 1705908
Location: Stockton, CA
Position Type: Human Resources

Workers' Comp & Ergonomics Specialist

San Joaquin Delta Community College District

Job Number: 1900004X

Under the direction of an assigned administrator, performs a variety of complex and responsible, and research duties to support management in the administrative details of the workers' compensation program or function.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from Vice President of Human Resources and Risk Management.

Administer legal and procedural requirements for processing claims including submission of required forms, i.e., DWC-1, 5020 form, etc. Provide requested miscellaneous documents to the third party administrator.
Conduct effective employee interviews to collect information related to a workers' compensation claim.
Oversee and monitor an injured workers return to work by coordinating with the department and employee modified duties that are compliant with the employee's restrictions.
Continually assess employee progress and coordinate with employee, physician, department, and the third party administrator as needed. Prepare memos and correspondence to employee, physicians, department, and the third party administrator for workers' compensation claims.
Assemble appropriate medical information and/or facts regarding claims pending litigation or department consultation.
May serve as liaison between Injured Worker, District personnel, third party administrator and legal counsel regarding claim status and resolution of claim.
Administer and monitor workers' compensation account transaction register and case reserves. Maintain timeline compliance in accordance with settlement agreements resolved through litigation and/or Workers' Compensation Appeal Board.
Prepare contract, enter requisitions, and process payments for variety of aspects relative to Workers' Compensation. (ie: Run-off Claims Administration Fee, PIPS, settlement agreements, misc. vendors) .
Prepare and file annually the CalOSHA 300 report including but not limited to all necessary forms, records, and documentation for all worker's compensation claims. Post reports in designated locations. May be required to prepare and submit documents requested by CalOSHA for announced/unannounced inspections.
Process total temporary disability (TTD) checks from the third party administrator through Fiscal Services. Including preparing timeline applying sick leave, supplemental sick leave, vacation, comp time, donated sick leave, and leave without pay calculations for individuals on Total Temporary Disability.
Coordinate with department to offer planning and training aimed at reducing the incidence of workers' compensation related injuries on campus.
Coordinate ergonomic evaluations including scheduling, purchase of item, delivery, set-up, and coordination of installation of recommended items.
Enter requisitions for annual purchase orders for ergonomic evaluation items. Monitor expenses and make decision to increase purchase order throughout the year to meet needs.
May make general ergonomic assessments for District personnel.
Assist with Districts Benefit and Leave program. General knowledge of benefit and leave information to assist employees in the absence of the Benefits and Leave Analyst. May assist with annual events such as open enrollment or employee health fair.
Maintain confidential records, document claim file, interpret and effectively communicate policies and procedures.
Compile and present information on work-related injuries and/or ergonomic issues relative to the District in a public setting using a variety of resources.
Prepare and distribute Annual Notice.
May oversee student workers.

Knowledge of:

Workers' Compensation Claims Administration
Workers' Compensation regulations and practices
Ergonomic principles and practices
Office procedures and methods
Standard office equipment and machines
MS Office software applications
Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation
Principles and practices of filing and record keeping
Proper language usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations

Ability to:

Perform a wide variety of duties in support of assigned staff.
Independently prepare correspondence and memoranda.
Organize and schedule work to maximize efficiency.
Accurately keyboard at a satisfactory pace.
Maintain a calendar of activities and schedule meetings appropriately.
Operate standard office equipment.
Respond to requests and inquiries from students, faculty and staff.
Maintain a variety of files and records.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Sensitivity to and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, ethnic backgrounds and disabilities of community college students and staff.

Education and Experience Requirements:

An Associate's Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with major course work in business, human resources or a related field; and two (2) years of increasingly responsible administrative experience preferably in workers' compensation.

OR

Completion of the twelfth grade or the equivalent; and four (4) years of increasingly responsible administrative experience preferably in workers' compensation.

Additional Information

Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 4,057
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 4,987
External Closing Date: Nov 16, 2019
External Opening Date: Oct 22, 2019

Location: Stockton, California, United States
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://deltacollege.referrals.selectminds.com

The San Joaquin Delta Community College District provides access to its education programs and activities and makes all employment decisions without regard to national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected category. The Districts prohibition against sex and gender discrimination includes sexual harassment and sexual violence.