Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist Supervisor and Special Projects Lead - Greater Los Ange[...]

WorkCare, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist Supervisor to lead innovative health initiatives in the Greater Los Angeles area. This hybrid role focuses on enhancing worker health through comprehensive injury prevention programs, ergonomic assessments, and effective communication with all stakeholders. You will supervise a dedicated team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services while fostering a culture of safety and well-being. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about workplace health and safety.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in relevant fields required.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial/occupational health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide triage, first-aid, and education for injury management.
• Supervise assigned staff and manage payroll and training.
• Conduct ergonomic analyses and promote worker health.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Ergonomic Analysis

First Aid Certification

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Professional

Job description

Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist Supervisor and Special Projects Lead - Greater Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

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**Job Summary**

Provide 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 is a supervisory position.

**Essential Duties and 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 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 to provide recommendations on vehicle set up, 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 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 full understanding of the site operations, workflow, processes, and employees 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
• Supervise assigned staff - assisting with payroll, mentoring, and training
• Work in partnership with Industrial Athlete Program Manager overseeing day to day operations of assigned client
• Oversee special projects and initiatives as requested by assigned client
  
  

**Qualifications**

**Education and Experience**

Bachelor/Master'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

Ergonomic certification preferred

NATABOC certified, in good standing preferred

At Least 3 Years Relevant Experience Preferred

**Skills and Competencies**

Experience leading a team of providers

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 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.

Valid Driver's License and transportation method

**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.

**Physical Demands**

Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.

Some bending and stretching could be required.

Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.

Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.

Occasionally may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.

May occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

**Work Environment**

Mainly indoor, office environment conditions.

Occasionally outdoor, work environment conditions.

The noise level is usually moderate.

Air quality is good, and temperature is controlled.

When working from home, work environment must be free from background noise and distraction, noise level is acceptable, temperature is controlled. At home set up must meet all Company IT, privacy, and safety requirements.

This position has a salary range of $84,000 - $97,500. Final compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits for this position include paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and critical illness insurance; HSA, HRA, and FSA; life and disability insurance; EAP; 401K; legal and identity theft coverage; pet insurance and more.

_The preceding statements describe the general job responsibilities and individual's qualifications inherent to this position. These are not intended to be construed as exhaustive lists. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, accurately, and safely. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. This job description may be reevaluated and/or modified at any time without notice._

_Every qualified individual has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment 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 local, state, or federal law._

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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