EHS & Workers' Comp Specialist: Compliance & Safety

YMCA of San Diego County; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of San Diego County is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) & Workers’ Compensation Specialist to support the association's program and manage the WC lifecycle. You will investigate incidents, monitor claims, and coordinate return-to-work options with carriers, TPAs, and medical providers.

You will administer Origami EHS software, maintain compliant records, and help implement EHS programs and policies across the organization.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Environmental, Health, and Safety Management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Supports compliance with Cal/OSHA, EPA, San Diego County Hazmat, and local regulatory agencies, including preparing and maintaining required documentation.
• Conducts incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions follow-up to prevent recurrence.
• Administers the workers’ compensation claim lifecycle, ensuring timely injury reporting to carriers, file accuracy, and ongoing claim monitoring.
• Acts as the primary liaison between insurance carriers, TPAs, medical clinics, and supervisors to coordinate employee work status and return-to-work options.
• Serves as administrator for Origami EHS software including user management, forms and dashboards.
• Implements, maintains, and updates EHS programs, policies, and procedures.
• Reviews accident reports, medical documentation, and witness statements to identify injury and loss trends.
• Tracks key injury, illness, and safety performance metrics.
• Supports EHS initiatives, audits, and departmental tasks.
• Knowledge of Cal/OSHA standards, EPA guidelines, and local EHS codes.
• Understanding of California Workers’ Compensation laws and return-to-work protocols.
• Strong investigative, analytical, and evaluation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication with medical providers, insurers, and staff.
• Adherence to privacy laws regarding medical records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS software.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to identify and respond to critical incidents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Investigative skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Associates degree in Environmental, Health, and Safety Management or related field

Associate Safety Professional (ASP)

Cal/OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Card

Fingerprinting requirement compliance

CPR and First Aid certification

Tools

Origami EHS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The YMCA of San Diego County is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) & Workers’ Compensation Specialist to support the association's program and manage the WC lifecycle. You will investigate incidents, monitor claims, and coordinate return-to-work options with carriers, TPAs, and medical providers.

You will administer Origami EHS software, maintain compliant records, and help implement EHS programs and policies across the organization.