Prevention specialist

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 : Palm Springs, Blythe, Yucca Valley, Cathedral City.

The salary 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.

A $1,500 sign-on bonus is included!

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

Responsibilities :

• Provide triage, first-aid, education, and / or escalation of care if needed.
• Facilitate ongoing communication with all parties involved in managing an injury case.
• Support the injured employee, monitor medical care, promote efficient reporting, and participate in accident investigations.
• 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 setup, 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 the risk of injury through awareness, education, ergonomic recommendations, and first aid.
• Maintain records of triage, ergonomic assessment, first-aid care, and education provided.
• Gain a 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 a 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 a related field.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation method are required.
• 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.
• Healthcare administration and professional responsibility.
• Experience in orthopedics, wellness, industrial / occupational health, or ergonomics experience a plus.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Ergonomic Certification.
• BOC Certified AT, in good standing.
• At least 3 years of 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 to maintain 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 assist 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, and 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 is required for the use of a 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.
• 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.

Last updated : 2024-11-17

Salary : $37 - $44