Hybrid EHS & Workers’ Comp Specialist

YMC; 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 incident reporting, claim monitoring, and return-to-work programs. You will liaise with employees, management, medical providers, and TPAs to ensure compliant case management and accurate records.

Responsibilities include conducting investigations, tracking regulatory compliance, maintaining EHS records, and helping implement EHS programs and policies across the

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Environmental, Health, and Safety Management or related field is required.
• Minimum 3 years of EHS experience in a general industry setting.
• Minimum 3 years' California workers’ compensation administration experience.
• ASP designation is required.
• Cal/OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Card is required.
• Fingerprinting is required for all YMCA staff.
• CPR and First Aid certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist compliance with Cal/OSHA, EPA, and local regulatory agencies with documentation.
• Conduct incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions follow‑up.
• Administer workers’ compensation claim lifecycle; report injuries to carriers and monitor claims.
• Coordinate return-to-work options with carriers, TPAs, clinics, and supervisors.
• Administer Origami EHS software; manage user access and dashboards.
• Help implement and update EHS programs, policies, and SOPs.
• Review accident reports, medical docs, and witness statements to identify injury trends.
• Track safety metrics using EHS software and other trackers.

Skills

Investigations

Regulatory compliance

Recordkeeping

Communication

Privacy compliance

Prioritization

Education

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

ASP designation

Cal/OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Card

Fingerprinting requirement

CPR/First Aid certification (ARC/AHA/ISHI)

Tools

Origami EHS software

Microsoft Office

EHS dashboards/tools

Job description

The YMCA of San Diego County is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) & Workers’ Compensation Specialist to support incident reporting, claim monitoring, and return-to-work programs. You will liaise with employees, management, medical providers, and TPAs to ensure compliant case management and accurate records.

Responsibilities include conducting investigations, tracking regulatory compliance, maintaining EHS records, and helping implement EHS programs and policies across the