Workers Compensation Specialist

Job Responsibilities

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).

MISSION:

It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.

JOB PURPOSE:

Under general supervision of the Employee Relations and Benefits Director, provides administrative assistance to the benefits and worker's compensation areas.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists Worker's Compensation area with routine job duties.

Communicates with managers and division heads on active light duty, out of work employees i.e. workers compensation, suspensions, suspension pending investigation, family medical leave (FMLA), and extended disability leave.

Participates in Workers' Compensation committee meetings and serve as the back up to the Worker's Compensation Coordinator.

Updates worker's compensation logs in the absence of the Workers Compensation Coordinator and gather all information for worker's compensation subpoenas.

Assists worker's compensation coordinator with filing documents.

Monitors workers compensation and benefits group email in the absence of the Workers Compensation Coordinator and Benefits Manager and/or Coordinator.

Checks Concentra Portal for new injury claims and updated restrictions and updates worker's compensation coordinator.

Assists with human resources data and compiles reports.

Assists Benefits area with routine job duties.

Provides assistance at orientation and open enrollment by assembling and updating packets and assisting these employees with completion of incoming and exiting forms.

Reviews monthly PEBA benefits and retirement reports to ensure accuracy.

Assists with all name and address changes in SCEIS, in addition to sending copies to PEBA Insurance and Retirement with the proper paperwork.

Assists Benefits Manager with filing documents.

Assists the Employee Relations and Benefits Director, Worker's Compensation Coordinator, and Benefits Manager with the agency's ADA reassignment and accommodations process.

Reviews Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) information.

Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning benefits, insurance, leave, FMLA, ADA, Workers Compensation, and OSHA laws.

Assists the Employee Relations and Benefits Director with special projects and tasks as assigned.

Performs other job-duties and tasks as assigned by a supervisor to further support the agency's mission and values.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma and administrative experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required work experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrate a working knowledge of laws, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to the area of employment, benefits and workers compensation.

Ability to exercise judgment and discretion.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Must have knowledge of agency's organizational structure, mission and programs.

Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn and successfully utilize (SCEIS/SAP).

Ability to present a professional and positive attitude toward the public and agency employees.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

This position operates under the general supervision of the Employee Relations and Benefits Director. The supervisor receives feedback from Benefits Manager and Workers Compensation Coordinator on a weekly basis and performs annual performance evaluations. Works independently on a limited basis.

This position performs job duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Training applicable to these duties will be provided.

Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position. Salary may vary depending on experience and qualifications. Candidates must present documentation of their attainment of a college degree(s) at the time of the interview.

Documentation must be an official or unofficial copy of the college transcript or a Letter of Verification of Degree from the institution's Registrar's Office. If the candidate selected for the position provided an unofficial copy, it must be replaced with an official copy on or before the HR processing date.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Health, dental, and life insurance

• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year

• 15 days of sick leave per year

• 13 paid holidays

• State retirement plans and deferred compensation programs

• Discount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSave

Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions, education, and work history. Incomplete applications are not referred to hiring managers. Applications are accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date.

You will be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree. A background investigation will be conducted that may include but is not limited to, criminal records, driver's license, and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required. Please provide an explanation for any gaps in employment. A resume may be attached to your application but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.