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WORKCARE INC

Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist - Shaver Lake, CA Region

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An Ergonomist designs workplace furniture and equipment or tools to make them safe, efficient and comfortable to use, and to minimize strain for workers. Incorporates occupational health criteria in design. Advises on design for products, such as computers, as they are being developed, or advises on the re-design of an office space or factory process to improve productivity and safety.

$92,592 / year median in California

+12% projected growth

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Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist
  • Shaver Lake, CA Region Shaver Lake, CA
  • Shaver Lake, CA 93664 Apply Overview Salary Range $37.00
  • $44.
00 Hourly Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Travel Percentage Up to 10% Category Athletic Trainer Apply 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:
Shaver Lake and Big Creek. 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. This position has an hourly pay range of $37
  • $44 per hour.
Final compensation rate for this position depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications. Benefits for this position, if full-time 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. The preceding statements describe the general job responsibilities and individual's qualifications inherent to this position. These are not intended to be construed as exhaustive lists. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, accurately, and safely. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. This job description may be reevaluated and/or modified at any time without notice. Every qualified individual has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment 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 local, state, or federal law. Share job details to