Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist - Oakland, United States - WorkCare Inc.

WorkCare Inc.
WorkCare Inc.
Verified Company
Oakland, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Mark Lane

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Description

Job Summary:
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 position will support a utility company. Must be comfortable primarily working outdoors.

Region covered:
Oakland, Richmond, and Emeryville (infrequently)


Responsibilities:


  • Provide triage, firstaid, education and/or escalation of care if needed
  • Facilitate ongoing communication with all parties involved in managing an injury case
  • Support the injured employee, monitor medical care, promote efficient reporting, and participate in accident investigation
  • 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 set up, work posture, tool use, and workstation modifications
  • Provide onthejob 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 jobrelated injuries and illnesses
  • Develop jobspecific agility routines and programs to be implemented in a preventative method a.k.a. Work Hardening.
  • Minimize 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, firstaid care, and education provided
  • Gain 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
  • Work in partnership with other WorkCare service lines (Incident Intervention, Onsite Clinics, etc.)
  • May be asked to take on additional time to support emergency response to natural disasters in your region.
  • Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare.

Qualifications:
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Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field required
  • Must hold CPR/First Aid certification
  • Experience in orthopedics, wellness, industrial/occupational health, or ergonomic experience a plus
  • Valid Driver's License and transportation method required
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Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in relevant field
  • Ergonomic Certification
  • BOC Certified Athletic Trainer, in good standing
  • At least 3 years' relevant experience
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Skills and Competencies

  • Must be comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
  • Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality
  • Critical thinking skills 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 jobdemanding, 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.
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Computer Skills

  • Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and learn other software as needed.
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Physical Demands

  • Ability to walk long distances greater than two miles per shift.
  • Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
  • Requires sitting, working at a desk.
  • Bending, stretching, and the ability to frequently get in and out of a vehicle.
  • Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.
  • Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard and mouse.
  • Ability to stand, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.
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Work Environment

  • Frequent outdoor work environment conditions, including exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
  • The noise level is usually moderate.


WorkCare, Inc., is a occupational health, wellness and absence management company focused on improving quality of life for employees and enhancing business results for employers.

Our mission is Protecting and Promoting Employee Health from Hire to Retire. We believe Work Matters. Hea
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