What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist - Lancaster, CA (Sign-On Bonus) position at WorkCare Inc.?

Job Details

Job Location

Lancaster, CA - Lancaster, CA

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

37.00 - $44.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Category

Athletic Trainer

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 : Lancaster and Palmdale

We are offering a $500.00 sign-on bonus for this position!

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 or Master's degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field

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

Experience in orthopedics, wellness, industrial / occupational health, or ergonomic experience a plus

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 comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality.

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

Strong critical thinking skills; problem solving, and decision making.

Must have the ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, with attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to create and edit written materials.

Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.

Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors and clients.

Strong time management, organizational, and follow-through skills.

Ability to meet and exceed daily and weekly individual performance goals.

Ability to work independently as well as assisting other team members when needed.

Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

Computer Skills

Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and learn other 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.

The work hours are Monday - Friday 6 : 00am-2 : 30pm PST / - 1 hour based on site needs.

The pay range for this position is $37.00-$44.00 per hour. Actual compensation offered to the final candidate within this range depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.

Candidates with less than 10 years of related professional experience and less than 3 years in an industrial setting can expect a range of $37.00-$41.00 per hour.

Benefits for this position include 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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 laws. WorkCare is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment.

Salary : $37 - $41

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