What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Health & Wellness Coordinator position at Alachua County?
Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, health education, exercise science, public health, or related field; and two years of occupational health, wellness, risk management or related experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience may be considered for trainee status.
A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.
Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.
Education and Experience Breakdown:
Bachelor's degree in listed or related field and (2) years of listed or related experience (4 years Bachelor 2 years experience = 6 years total)
Associate's degree with courses in listed or related field and (4) years of listed or related experience (2 years Associate 4 years experience = 6 years total)
High School diploma and (6) years of listed or related experience (= 6 years total)
**Master's degree in listed or related field (= 6 years total)
This is specialized professional, administrative and technical work administering and assisting in one or more Risk Management functions including occupational health and wellness, insurance/self-insurance claims and workers compensation in the Department of Budget and Fiscal Services, Risk Management division.
An employee assigned to this classification is primarily responsible for administering various occupational health and wellness programs, assists with workers compensation claims and all associated procedures, provides employee education, resources and opportunities to the employees of the County to live healthier lives.
Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.
Exude a positive customer service focus.
Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.
Assists in the administration of workers compensation claims in accordance with the applicable Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code and relevant case law.
Coordinates wellness events, seminars, and various preventative health programs to County employees throughout the year; coordinates wellness program vendor’s schedules and programs.
Oversees the employee wellness incentive program.
Facilitates, publicizes and hosts presentations concerning employee health, wellness, and safety programs.
Facilitates, publicizes and hosts presentations concerning employee health, wellness, and safety programs.
May provide health screenings and fitness evaluations within scope of practice.
Conducts quarterly wellness committee meetings.
Visits worksites throughout the County to increase awareness and participation in wellness and employee safety programs.
Analyzes job descriptions and performs physical demand and work environment audits to determine what occupational health surveillance and screening programs are needed; develops and maintains occupational health.
Works in coordination with a higher-level supervisor to develop, implement and administer various occupational health programs in accordance with various statutes, regulations and industry standards.
Works in coordination with a higher-level supervisor to oversee the process of drug screens, physical exams and other activities associated with testing and maintaining records including Department of Transportation (DOT) positions, surveillance and screening programs. This includes pre-hire and annual physicals for County positions.
Receives, reviews and processes all injury reports.
Assists with special projects and assignments
Assists with special projects and assignments
Assists with coordinating medical care and rehabilitation; maintains contact with injured workers and their department of placement to coordinate return to work and the provision of light duty.
Identifies hazardous conditions in the work environment and works with departments to prevent accidents and losses to person and property. May recommend appropriate safety policy and procedure.
Keeps abreast of statutory and case law changes in the occupational health, wellness and workers' compensation field by researching current literature and attending related continuing education sessions.
Drives a County and/or personal vehicle in order to perform duties.
Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.
NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations relating to occupational health, wellness, OSHA and worker's compensation; claim processing practices and procedures; federal and state reporting requirements.
Knowledge of standard principles, practices and techniques of Risk Management.
Skill in communicating with employees, health care providers, attorneys, insurance carriers, and/or third-party administrators in the handling of claims.
Skill in operating the following standard office equipment: personal computer including word processing, database and spreadsheet programs; calculator; telephone; copy machine; and fax machine.
Ability to perform root cause analysis of accidents; interview effectively; observe and report accurate facts relating to incidents; evaluates results and recommends preventive measures.
Ability to conduct research and prepare statistical analysis.
Ability to make sound decisions based on the information at hand.
Ability to write memoranda and prepare detailed reports.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to manage and organize the work area in an efficient manner.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department Directors, County employees, outside agencies, the general public and co-workers.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department Directors, County employees, outside agencies, the general public and co-workers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach with hands and arms, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach with hands and arms, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Salary : $59,238
