What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Workers Compensation and Leave Specialist position at Prairie State Energy Campus?
Overview:
This role plays a vital part in ensuring that Prairie State Energy Campus's Workers Compensation program aligns with the company's core values, resulting in the best possible outcomes for employees. The incumbent will be responsible for risk identification, loss prevention, and overall claims management. A key aspect of this position is collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to provide injured employees with quality care and rehabilitation treatment, enabling them to safely return to work.
Responsibilities:
- Display a proactive approach to administering PSGC's Workers Compensation program, encompassing an enterprise scope.
- Establish and maintain accurate case files, logs, and indexes; review documentation and records meticulously.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to conduct investigations into reported claims.
- C coordinate with the Benefits and Leave Program Manager on leave updates as necessary.
- Collaborate with and make recommendations to the Benefits and Leave Program Manager regarding matters related to requests for reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Verify job-related accidents with claimants and supervisors, initiate appropriate notices when needed, and monitor claimant case histories.
- Serve as a liaison with the work comp insurance carrier, case managers, employees, and team members concerning workers compensation claims.
- Coordinate data with the safety department to identify opportunities for minimizing future risk and improving workplace safety.
- Act as a liaison with all involved internal and external parties throughout the workers compensation process, providing education and assistance as needed.
- Develop and improve the administration of workers compensation claims when enhancement methods have been identified.
- Maintain strict confidentiality standards for claimant information and electronic data, adhering to organizational, federal, and state regulations, as well as PSGC policies.
- Responsible for coordinating with General Counsel on litigation management strategies for litigated claims, including settlement authority requests.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate file documentation, storage, and governance.
- Responsible for developing and managing a transitional return-to-work program.
- Perform other duties, including non-core responsibilities assigned.
- Ensure regular and reliable attendance.
