Worker's Compensation Program Specialist

Job Description

The Safety & Compliance Specialist will oversee safety practices and procedures related to safety and workers' compensation. This position will work closely with the safety department, Workers' Compensation department, and other departments to identify and mitigate safety risks and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This position will assist in administrative duties of the department and managing claims of all HNS properties and applicable branded-services.

Location: New Haven

Examples of Duties

• Perform Safety and Workers Compensation related duties as assigned.

• Assists and supports worker's compensation program duties and claims management in the absence of the WC Director.

• Must be able to work flexible schedules which will reflect transit system operations. Assists in managing problems and emergencies involving the Maintenance and Safety Departments on a 24/7 basis.

• Monitor the safety management systems to identify and minimize workplace safety risks.

• Monitor and evaluate safety performance metrics and report findings to management.

• Monitor safety regulations and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Utilize safety reporting and hazard mitigation software for tracking and compliance monitoring.

• Assists in Workers Comp or safety related investigations,sending contact letters to injured workers, processing state forms and reports as needed.

• Regularly create, review, adjust or maintain safety related policies and procedures.

• Attend safety walk-throughs to identify and reduce potential hazards.

• Attend and participate in safety committees and meetings.

• Participate in safety audits and risk assessments.

• Provide clerical and administrative duties including typing of letters, memoranda, and reports, makes photocopies, faxes documents, files as needed.

• Setup and maintain workers' compensation claims files and other vital records regarding the filing, status and resolution of Workers Comp & subrogation claims and submit initial contact paperwork.

• Prepares statistical summaries of departmental activities and other general analyses as required.

• Assist in monitoring, maintaining, correcting, copying or producing OSHA logs or reports as needed.

• Daily retrieving, screening, reproducing and editing bus media footage.

• Assist with organization, filing and upkeep of media files and archives.

• Attends in-service training, seminars or other opportunities for professional development as made available by the Agency. Provides training for Agency personnel as required. Actively participates in staff meetings, trainings, etc.

• Has thorough working knowledge of Agency policies and procedures.

• Assist in any other departmental programs/projects as necessary.

• Assists in processing payments/legal bills as needed.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned in other departments and/or divisions as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum possession of a bachelor's degree or professional certificate in Transportation, Public Administration, occupational health, occupational safety, safety management or closely related field and three (3) years of relevant work experience is required.

• An equivalent combination of education and work experience on a year for year basis can be substituted for the 4-year degree or professional certificate requirement.

• Minimum of three (3) years of professional full-time experience in the area of accident investigations, safety inspections, workers compensation, or compliance.

• Knowledgeable of State of Connecticut statutes and regulations regarding accident claims adjustment and/or workers compensation is preferred.

• Experience working in a union environment is preferred.

• Proficient in software programs (Microsoft Office Suite/365), Internet applications and utilization of all relevant office equipment. The ability to learn quickly internal software programs.

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential.

• Ability to accurately gather, organize, process, analyze data and create reports as needed.

• The ability to prioritize projects and have excellent communication (especially verbal), interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy.

• The ability to prioritize projects and to work both independently and in a team environment.

• Must be able to handle confidential information.

• A Valid Driver's License is required. Individual may be required to travel in the course of their daily work.

• Claims Management and/or Administrative background highly desired

• Claims adjuster's license required or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

• OSHA 300/300A log experience highly preferred.

• OSHA 10 or 30 certified required

• Experience in administrative duties, record filing, data management and trend analysis

• Safety training & inspections experience

• WC program knowledge and preferred to have a claims license.

How To Apply

Visit our website athttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cttransitand complete the on-line application and attach the following:

All applicants must provide:

• Resume

• Cover letter describing how your education and work experience relate to the position