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Scholastic is hiring a Safety & Workers Compensation Manager. The role involves managing the company's Workers' Compensation Program, processing claims, and serving as a technical resource on related laws and regulations. The manager also leads safety initiatives, monitors compliance, and coordinates training to ensure workplace health and safety.

Highlights

Plan, organize, and administer Workers’ Compensation Program including claims processing
Serve as a technical resource for employees on Workers' Compensation laws and procedures
Interface with physicians, attorneys, employees, and management to ensure proper care and return to work
Maintain workers’ compensation files, accident reports, OSHA logs, and regulatory recordkeeping
Manage return-to-work program and monitor DOT compliance for CDL drivers
Lead the SAFE Council to promote health and safety initiatives and assist with safety inspections and ergonomic evaluations
Coordinate safety-related training and ensure compliance with powered vehicle training
Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong emphasis on Access
Bachelor’s degree in safety, health, business, or related field preferred; knowledge of Workers’ Compensation and safety required
Annual salary range: $55,000 - $65,000

Safety & Workers Compensation Manager Full Description

Safety & Workers Compensation Manager

Jefferson City, Missouri

Full time

Job Description:

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This position performs a variety of duties involved in Workers' Compensation claims and processing. Serves as a technical resource to employees and assists in the safety functions at the NSO.

Essential Functions:

Under direction, plans, organizes, and administers the company’s Workers’ Compensation Program, including reviewing and processing claims
Serve as a technical resource to employees concerning Workers' Compensation; respond to inquiries and provide technical information concerning related laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; respond to calls from employees, third-party administrators, physicians, medical facilities, and others.
Interfaces with physicians, attorneys, employees, and management staff to ensure quality care and appropriate return to work.
Stay abreast of trends and innovations in the field of workers’ compensation administration and keep current on regulatory issues at the State and Federal level.
Performs administrative duties related to safety and workers’ compensation, including processing accident reports and ensuring corrective actions are completed.
Responsible for maintaining workers’ compensation files, accident reports, OSHA log, and other state and federal recordkeeping as required.
Manages the return-to-work program.
Monitors DOT Compliance for CDL drivers.
Ensures compliance with powered vehicle training.
Leads the SAFE Council to promote health and safety initiatives.
Assists in safety-related functions such as safety inspections, ergonomic evaluations, and evaluating corrective actions to prevent injuries and illness.
Assist with facilitating and coordinating program-related training as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in safety, Health, Business, or related field preferred.
Knowledge and experience with Workers’ Compensation benefit system preferred.
Knowledge and experience with safety
Ability to communicate with tact, diplomacy, and assertiveness.
Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as required
Willingness to address difficult and stressful situations with confidence and professionalism
Ability to speak in front of large groups
Ability to learn complex regulations and apply them in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality is a must
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, with a strong emphasis on Access
Must have proven experience with analytical abilities
Must be able to prioritize tasks and work on multiple projects with tight deadlines

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Job Family Group:

Human Resources

Location Region/State:

Missouri

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: 55,000.00 - 65,000.00

EEO Statement:

Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.

Original Job Description

Safety & Workers Compensation Manager

Jefferson City, Missouri

Full time

Job Description:

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This position performs a variety of duties involved in Workers' Compensation claims and processing. Serves as a technical resource to employees and assists in the safety functions at the NSO.

Essential Functions:

Under direction, plans, organizes, and administers the company’s Workers’ Compensation Program, including reviewing and processing claims
Serve as a technical resource to employees concerning Workers' Compensation; respond to inquiries and provide technical information concerning related laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; respond to calls from employees, third-party administrators, physicians, medical facilities, and others.
Interfaces with physicians, attorneys, employees, and management staff to ensure quality care and appropriate return to work.
Stay abreast of trends and innovations in the field of workers’ compensation administration and keep current on regulatory issues at the State and Federal level.
Performs administrative duties related to safety and workers’ compensation, including processing accident reports and ensuring corrective actions are completed.
Responsible for maintaining workers’ compensation files, accident reports, OSHA log, and other state and federal recordkeeping as required.
Manages the return-to-work program.
Monitors DOT Compliance for CDL drivers.
Ensures compliance with powered vehicle training.
Leads the SAFE Council to promote health and safety initiatives.
Assists in safety-related functions such as safety inspections, ergonomic evaluations, and evaluating corrective actions to prevent injuries and illness.
Assist with facilitating and coordinating program-related training as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in safety, Health, Business, or related field preferred.
Knowledge and experience with Workers’ Compensation benefit system preferred.
Knowledge and experience with safety
Ability to communicate with tact, diplomacy, and assertiveness.
Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as required
Willingness to address difficult and stressful situations with confidence and professionalism
Ability to speak in front of large groups
Ability to learn complex regulations and apply them in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality is a must
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, with a strong emphasis on Access
Must have proven experience with analytical abilities
Must be able to prioritize tasks and work on multiple projects with tight deadlines

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Job Family Group:

Human Resources

Location Region/State:

Missouri

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: 55,000.00 - 65,000.00

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