Injury Prevention Specialist - Westminster, CA

WorkCare, Inc.; Stanton (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

WorkCare, Inc. is seeking an industrial injury prevention professional to deliver total worker health services.

The role focuses on first aid, triage, education, and prevention within OSHA guidelines across designated service centers in Southern California, including Westminster, Stanton, and surrounding cities. The position involves outdoor work with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm, and requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, CPR/First Aid, and a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related health field is required.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Experience in injury prevention and workplace health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide triage, first-aid, education and escalation of care as needed.
• Facilitate ongoing communication in injury case management.
• Monitor medical care, report efficiently, and assist in investigations.
• Assist in locating temporary modified work per restrictions.
• Conduct ergonomic analyses to recommend workstation modifications.
• Educate and coach to improve physical resilience and body mechanics.
• Promote total worker health and mitigate injury risks at work sites.

Skills

Privacy & confidentiality

Critical thinking

Independent decision making

Multitasking

Professional communication

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field

Master's degree in relevant field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job 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: Westminster, Stanton, Orange, Fullerton, Huntington Beach.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm +/- 1 hour based on seasonality and location.

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 in order 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 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

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field required
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation method
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in relevant field
• Ergonomic Certification
• BOC Certified AT, in good standing
• At least 3 years' relevant experience

Skills And Competencies

• 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.
• Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

Computer Skills

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and have the ability to learn new software as needed

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.

Work Environment

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

This position has an hourly pay range of $37 - $44 per hour. Final compensation for this position depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits for this position include pro-rated 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 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.