Salary : $40,809.60 Annually Location : Baton Rouge, LA Job Type: Full Time Non-Exempt Job Number: RMCWC2025 Department: Risk Management Opening Date: 08/01/2025 Closing Date: 8/8/2025 4:59 PM Central FLSA: Non-Exempt General Summary The Worker's Compensation Coordinator works under the general direction of a Senior Risk Management professional. The Worker's Compensation Coordinator participates, coordinates, conducts, and assists with the administration of Risk Management to include Workers' Compensation and General Liability programs to control costs and conserve agency resources, to assure compliance with federal, state regulations and other legal requirements as well as agency policies and procedures. This position may require the ability to be involved with sensitive or stressful issues, negative interactions with the public and staff, which will require high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions. This position also requires independent judgment on problem solving, data collection/reporting, and coordinating claims. Assist the Risk Management team with various special projects and reports. Requirements and Job Specifications Education Required: Associate's degree from an accredited college or university Area of Study Required:HR Management, Business, Industrial Safety or any closely related. Certifications Required: First Aid & CPR must be obtained within 60 days of hire Preferred: Certified Occupational Specialist or Certified Workman's Comp Professional (CWCP). License Required: Valid Driver's License Work Experience Required: Two (2) years' experience in claims administration, customer service, records management or safety and training. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Preferred: Five (5) or more years of related experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- General knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA, Worker's Compensation Auto and Liability legislation, Insurance claims adjusting and recordation procedures
- Considerable knowledge of accident prevention, safety hazards, protective measures & training resources Moderate math skills with attention to detail
- Strong customer interpersonal and communication skills to promote safe practices; perform extensive investigations as these relate to work injuries, auto and equipment accidents, general liability claim programs. Strong ability to interact with staff, public and support agencies.
- Skill in the use of computers and ability to operate modern office equipment
- Ability to analyze situations quickly, identify risks, determine proper course of action & implement or recommend remediation
- Ability to work under stress and handle situations firmly with tact to develop and maintain good public and internal relations.
- Ability to read, analyze & interpret statistical data and prepare reports
- Ability to investigate work-related injuries, incidents claims events and accidents
- Ability to instruct classes on safety and/or risk training topics.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally, with individuals and groups, and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other employees, department heads, BREC officials, vendors, and the public
Functions and Duties Essential Functions and Job Duties:
- Compiles data for and prepares various records, reports, and other documentation required by the department.
- Research Documents and historical data
- Compile Data for computer entry
- Prepares purchasing documentation according to established procedures.
- Monitors the risk management budgets, and tracks fund expenditures.
- Updates and implements risk management policies and safety standards.
- Compiles data for risk management monthly reports and budget projections; makes analysis of current and future financial budgets in relation to prior year's budgets and actual expenses.
- Establish and maintain administrative control of records for accident-injury experience and related costs
- Attends and participates in departmental safety committee meetings serves as a liaison to Safety Oversight Committee.
- Attends training, meetings, seminars and/or workshops to enhance job knowledge and skills and stay apprised of new developments and best practices.
- Consults with Risk Manager(s) on the status of work injuries, Auto and General Liability claims, transitional duty program, traffic violations, cost recovery and the overall department performance in controlling losses.
- Other duties as assignedWorkers' Compensation
- Assist with conducting annual audits of post hire medical questionnaire
- Reviews and monitors claim expenditures, recoveries and track recovery and reimbursement payments.
- Consults with Risk Manager(s) on the status of work injuries, Auto and General Liability claims, transitional duty program, traffic violations, cost recovery and the overall department performance in controlling losses.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor. Supplemental Information Full time position. Generally, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, meal break as needed. Some evening and weekend work required. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. If you do not complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, or etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy. An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen and physical. 2025 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS HEALTH INSURANCE: Comprehensive medical benefits including HMO, PPO, and Blue Saver (Qualified High Deductible High Health Plan) and options are provided through Louisiana Blue. Coverage is effective the first of the month, following two months of employment, a (2 month waiting period). Employee cost per month for HMO: $175.43 - employee only; $597.45 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $962.52 - family. Employee cost per month for PPO: $375.23 - employee only; $975.50 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $1,492.70 - family. Employee cost per month for Blue Saver: $39.08 - employee only; $162.68 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $290.49 - family. LIFE INSURANCE: All full-time employees are insured under a Group Term-Life Insurance policy through Equitable Life Insurance Company a subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is subject to decrease at age 65 and 70. There is no cost to the employee except for salaries more than $50,000 which are subject to the imputed income clause under the IRS regulations. Coverage is effective immediately. RETIREMENT SYSTEM: BREC contributions to the City-Parish Employees' Retirement System for each employee amount to 37.41% of salary. Employees contribute at the rate of 9.5%. Retirement contributions are tax deferred. Personal contributions are kept on account and refunded if employees leave BREC before their retirement. Additional benefit opportunities are available after 25 years through the DROP program. BREC also offers a Supplemental Retirement DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN through payroll deduction. HOLIDAYS: BREC employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year. SICK LEAVE: BREC employees accumulate sick leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 30 days of continuous employment. ANNUAL LEAVE: BREC employees earn annual leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increased based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 90 days of continuous employment. FULL-TIME STATUS: Upon completion of a six-month probationary periods and approval of supervisor, full-time status will be achieved. EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS: BREC full-time employees can take advantage of a generous discount. Some restrictions may apply. See the discount policy for more details. EAP: BREC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered by Lucet. They EAP helps employees and their family members resolve personal or work-related problems. CREDIT UNION: BREC employees are eligible to join the City Federal Credit Union and/or Pelican State Credit Union and enlist in payroll deduction plan. Direct deposit to the Credit Union is also available. FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS: BREC is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness. Employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after October 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven. LA START: This 529 Qualified Tuition savings plan may be open on behalf of a named Beneficiary by anyone, including legal entities, provided that the Account Owner or the Beneficiary is a resident of Louisiana. Account Owners may save at their own pace, in amounts they can afford. FSA: BREC offers an FSA that allows employees to contribute a portion of their regular earnings before taxes. Distributions from the account must be used to reimburse the employee for qualified expenses related to medical and dental services. SUPPLEMENT BENEFITS: BREC offers voluntary benefits through AFLAC or Colonial Life. Those benefits include accident insurance, critical care, life, LTD and STD. BREC reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package. *Commissioned Approved Benefits Effective January 1, 2025* 01 Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?
02 Do you possess a H. S. diploma or equivalent and 2-year associate degree in Industrial Technology, Safety Engineering or closely related?
03 Do you have 2 or more years of experience in claims administration and records management
04 Have you ever volunteered for BREC? Yes or No. If so, in what capacity and what location? 05 What experience do you have in consults on the status of work injuries, Auto and General Liability claims? 06 What experience do you have conducting annual audits of post hire medical questionnaire 07 Do you have experience reviewing and monitoring claim expenditures, recoveries and track recovery and reimbursement payments.
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