Workers' Compensation Specialist - Public Service Benefits

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

EAP

Health, dental, and life insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

State retirement plans

TicketatWork/WeSave discounts

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks a Workers’ Compensation Specialist to provide statewide guidance on workers’ compensation for injured employees and managers. The role supports the Workers’ Compensation Coordinator and Employee Relations & Benefits Director, ensuring compliance with laws, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities include coordinating with field units, maintaining logs, processing HR actions in SCEIS, guiding employees on benefits and accommodations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and relevant experience required.
• Knowledge of modern office methods and procedures.
• Understanding of public personnel administration.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating personnel transactions.
• Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written form.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Discretion and confidentiality required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the Workers' Comp Claim Portal and promptly communicate updates to managers and division heads.
• Actively participate in weekly Workers’ Compensation meetings.
• Facilitate weekly meetings and maintain Workers’ Compensation logs in the coordinator’s absence.
• Coordinate with field units on First Reports of Injury and OSHA log updates.
• Ensure HR transactions are processed in SCEIS and related actions.
• Assist with monitoring the Workers’ Compensation email inbox and timely responses.
• Coordinate with other HR areas to ensure benefits and accommodations.
• Counsel injured employees on responsibilities and guide management through the process.
• Conduct periodic check-in calls with employees to address questions and maintain communication.
• Gather information for subpoenas and assist with filing documents.
• Coordinate with other offices to ensure medical treatment and return-to-work timelines.
• Maintain and update the preferred provider list for medical services.
• Review the Workers’ Compensation Program procedures and propose improvements.
• Assist in developing new procedures to improve efficiency.

Skills

Office administration

Public admin

Decision making

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks a Workers’ Compensation Specialist to provide statewide guidance on workers’ compensation for injured employees and managers. The role supports the Workers’ Compensation Coordinator and Employee Relations & Benefits Director, ensuring compliance with laws, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities include coordinating with field units, maintaining logs, processing HR actions in SCEIS, guiding employees on benefits and accommodations,