Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist - Santa Fe Springs, United States - WorkCare Inc.

WorkCare Inc.
WorkCare Inc.
Verified Company
Santa Fe Springs, United States

1 week 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 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:
Santa Fe Springs, Norwalk, Alhambra, Monterey Park, and Culver City.


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.)
  • 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 or Master's degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field
  • Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation method required
  • Must hold CPR/First Aid certification
  • Educated, trained, and evaluated in five major practice domains:
  • Injury and illness prevention and wellness promotion
  • Examination, assessment, and diagnosis
  • Immediate and emergency care
  • Therapeutic intervention
  • Health care administration and professional responsibility
  • Experience in orthopedics, wellness, industrial/occupational health, or ergonomic experience a plus
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Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in relevant field
  • Ergonomic Certification
  • BOC Certified AT, 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.
  • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
  • 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
  • Strong critical thinking skills; problem solving, and decision making.
  • Must have the ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to create and edit written materials.
  • Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.
  • Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
  • Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors and clients.
  • Strong time management, organizational, and followthrough skills.
  • Ability to meet and exceed daily and weekly individual performance goals.
  • Ability to work independently as well as assisting other team members when needed.
  • 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 r
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