Workers' Compensation Specialist

Community Options Job Board; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid holidays

Birthday holiday

Generous PTO

Employee incentives

Discount programs

403b retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Princeton, NJ is seeking a Full-Time Workers' Compensation Specialist to join the Benefits department within Human Resources.

The role manages workers’ compensation and auto liability claims, coordinates incident reporting, and serves as the primary contact for employee claim inquiries. Responsibilities include working with the TPA, supervising investigations, and supporting the Return-to-Work program.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day workers’ compensation (WC) claims and litigation
• Oversee day-to-day auto liability claim management
• Oversee initial incident reporting and document management
• Serve as first point of contact for employee claim inquiries
• Provide administrative updates to the third-party administrator (TPA) to close claims
• Oversee WC claim investigations and advise TPA for faster resolution
• Provide quarterly claims reviews and updates to regional management
• Oversee the organization’s Return-to-Work/light duty program
• Lead WC management initiatives related to treatment and care of employees
• Manage occupational health programs and WC claim administration
• Oversee WC time hours/payout
• Ensure milestones and goals for projects/departments are met
• Cooperate with the licensee and department staff during inspections or investigations
• All other duties as assigned
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

Full-Time Workers' Compensation Specialist in Princeton, NJ

The Worker’s Compensation Specialist will serve a critical role in the Benefits department, as a part of the Human Resources team, managing workers' compensation claims, organization wide.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day management and litigation of the workers’ compensation (WC) claims
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of auto liability claims
• Responsible for initial incident reporting and document management
• First point of contact for employee claim inquiries
• Provide administrative and employment updates to the TPA to bring claims to closure
• Oversee WC claim investigations and provide recommendations to the TPA to expedite resolution
• Provide quarterly claims reviews and periodic updates to regional management
• Oversee the organization’s Return-to-Work/light duty program
• Take lead on workers’ compensation management initiatives pertaining to treatment and care of our employees
• Management of occupational health programs and administration for WC claims
• Management of WC time hours/payout
• Ensure that project/department milestones/goals are met
• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
• All other duties as assigned
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays - Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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