Job Summary:

The Safety Coordinator assures all safety rules and policies are followed. Works with injured employees and the insurance company to assure the employee is receiving adequate, timely, medical care.

***SPANISH BILINGUAL REQUIRED***

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Be able to assist Management with completion of forms, finding the closest Urgent Care to send authorization for drug testing and treatment.
• Trains managers and supervisors on how to properly fill out all accident and work comp forms.
• Reviews all accident and injury reports to determine that forms are completed correctly before submitting to Worker comp insurance.
• Be able to efficiently submit all accidents in the portal/website for work comp and inform IES Safety Team and HR team about all new accidents and follow ups.
• Assist in investigation of workplace accidents as requested and assigned by the HR Director and/or Safety Team to determine root cause and recommend corrective actions.
• Log all workers comp claims into the HRIS system
• Manage all aspects of claims included but not limited to doctors’ appointments, offer letters, light duty restrictions, surgeries, etc.
• Have an acute understanding of company policy, corporate, and field operations and specific interdepartmental duties and overlaps.
• Observe company personnel in the field to ensure supervisors and field employees perform job-related duties and responsibilities safely, timely and correctly; providing assistance and training as necessary.
• Professionally and effectively communicate with team members, employees, and insurance adjusters.
• Maintains records, files, and databases of claims; employee safety trainings and prepares summary reports of collected data when needed.
• Documents telephone conversation, witness statement, medical reports, accident investigation results, etc.
• Ensures that safety folders are up to date; refill with new forms after each accident, ensure all safety materials are ordered with enough time, and coordinate any changes with HR Director and Safety Team.
• Attend OSHA and Safety training meetings as required.
• Ensure all required Work Comp postings are displayed at all Edmonson branches annually.
• Assist with employee training, development, and relations as needed.
• Participate in professional organizations, seminars, and meetings that provide the Company with advanced approaches and opportunities.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Bilingual English/ Spanish Required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of workers compensation laws, procedures, and regulations a plus
• Working knowledge of medical and technical terminology used in workers compensation cases a plus.
• Ability to obtain facts that ensure that claims information is complete and accurate.
• Working knowledge of Office procedures and files.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deliver presentations to explain rules and policies.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least two years related experience in either workers compensation or safety procedures.
• Knowledge of OSHA Construction standards; a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Ability to travel to various worksites to provide training.