Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist
Location
Northridge, CA | United States
Job description
This position provides industrial injury prevention program services focused on total worker health. Services are provided within OSHA first aid guidelines across a region at designated service centers.
This is a part-time position that will work a total of 16 hours per week.
The work schedule is 4:00pm-8:00pm PST Monday-Thursday.
This position has a salary range of $35.00-$41.00 per hour. The actual compensation offered to the final candidate depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities: - Provide triage, first-aid, education and/or escalation of care if needed.
- Facilitate on-going communication with all parties involved in managing an injury case.
- Support the injured employee, monitor medical care, promote efficient reporting, and participate in accident investigations.
- Assist in finding temporarily modified work in compliance with physical restrictions.
- Help employees prevent repetitive, cumulative and overuse-type musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses.
- Conduct ergonomic analyses in order to provide recommendations on vehicle setup, work posture, tool use, and workstation modifications.
- Provide on-the-job education and coaching to help workers achieve and maintain physical resilience through optimizing body mechanics and postural habits.
- Assist employees in achieving sustained lifestyle improvements in areas such as nutritional health, physical fitness, and stress management.
- Address and mitigate risks related to workers’ total health, therefore reducing the risk of job-related injuries and illnesses.
- Develop job-specific agility routines and programs to be implemented in a preventative method a.k.a. Work Hardening.
- Minimize the risk of injury through awareness, education, ergonomic recommendations, and first-aid.
- Proactively engage with employees at their work location.
- Maintain records of triage, ergonomic assessment, first-aid care, and education provided.
- Gain a full understanding of the site operations, workflow, processes, and employees in order to make recommendations for preventing musculoskeletal injuries from occurring.
- Leverage technology available to support total worker health.
- May be asked to take on additional time to support emergency response to natural disasters in your region.
- Work in partnership with other WorkCare service lines (Incident Intervention, Onsite Clinics, etc.)
- Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by the manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- A bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or a related field is required.
- Must hold CPR/First Aid certification.
- Experience in orthopedics, wellness, industrial/occupational health, or ergonomic experience is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in relevant field.
- Ergonomic Certification.
- BOC Certified AT, in good standing.
- At least 3 years' relevant experience.
Skills and Competencies:
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
- Critical thinking skills are a must.
- Ability to work independently and make decisions in accordance with company policy and procedures.
- Take initiative on issues that arise daily.
- Able to manage multiple priorities.
- Must have the ability to maintain a professional approach with others in job-demanding, multitasking and/or project support situations.
- Ability to create and edit written materials.
- Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.
- Have the skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
- Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
Computer Skills:
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and have the ability to learn new software as needed.
Physical Demands:
- Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.
- Requires bending and stretching.
- Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.
- Manual dexterity is required for the use of a computer keyboard.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.
- May occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
Work Environment:
- Frequent indoor and office environment conditions.
- The noise level is usually moderate.
- Air quality is good and temperature is controlled indoors.
Benefits for this position include 401K.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable laws. WorkCare is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment.
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Salary
$35 - $41 per hour
