Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
DSHS OOS Industrial Insurance Consultant
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Olympia, Washington, United States, 98502
DSHS OOS Industrial Insurance Consultant
Join to apply for the DSHS OOS Industrial Insurance Consultant role at Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. Overview
The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the Enterprise Risk Management Office (ERMO) are seeking an exceptional, dynamic and highly capable team player to hit the ground running. Your technical knowledge and skills working with Industrial Insurance claims will be key to your success. You should be adaptable, dependable, and able to apply critical thinking and deductive reasoning. As an Industrial Insurance Consultant, you\'ll work in collaboration with the Department of Labor and Industries, medical providers, the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals, and all DSHS administrations and programs to address and resolve industrial injury claim-related issues. Responsibilities
Serve as the department’s designee on industrial insurance claims, ensuring compliance with laws, policies, and collective bargaining agreements. Manage a caseload of approximately 100 workers’ compensation claims, including intake, adjudication, monitoring, and timely resolution. Review and determine eligibility for assault benefits, participate in settlement negotiations, and contribute to program improvement initiatives. Coordinate return-to-work efforts by collaborating with employees, supervisors, medical providers, vocational counselors, and L&I. Provide training, consultation, and guidance to managers and supervisors on injury claims and transitional return-to-work policies. Develop job analyses and light duty job descriptions. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree. Demonstrated experience in insurance claim management such as industrial, commercial, medical, and private insurance services, etc. Note: Certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor or Certified Disability Management Specialist or the ability to obtain one once employed. To Apply
Completed Application. Resume. Cover Letter. Minimum of three professional references. Equal Opportunity
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process may contact the Recruiter. Questions
Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Vincent Hamilton at vincent.hamilton@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #07674. Supplementary information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history may be conducted. Information from the background check will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver\'s license and liability insurance where applicable. Notes
E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This description includes the agency’s vision and commitment to equity, anti-racism and social justice in our work with diverse communities.
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Join to apply for the DSHS OOS Industrial Insurance Consultant role at Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. Overview
The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the Enterprise Risk Management Office (ERMO) are seeking an exceptional, dynamic and highly capable team player to hit the ground running. Your technical knowledge and skills working with Industrial Insurance claims will be key to your success. You should be adaptable, dependable, and able to apply critical thinking and deductive reasoning. As an Industrial Insurance Consultant, you\'ll work in collaboration with the Department of Labor and Industries, medical providers, the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals, and all DSHS administrations and programs to address and resolve industrial injury claim-related issues. Responsibilities
Serve as the department’s designee on industrial insurance claims, ensuring compliance with laws, policies, and collective bargaining agreements. Manage a caseload of approximately 100 workers’ compensation claims, including intake, adjudication, monitoring, and timely resolution. Review and determine eligibility for assault benefits, participate in settlement negotiations, and contribute to program improvement initiatives. Coordinate return-to-work efforts by collaborating with employees, supervisors, medical providers, vocational counselors, and L&I. Provide training, consultation, and guidance to managers and supervisors on injury claims and transitional return-to-work policies. Develop job analyses and light duty job descriptions. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree. Demonstrated experience in insurance claim management such as industrial, commercial, medical, and private insurance services, etc. Note: Certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor or Certified Disability Management Specialist or the ability to obtain one once employed. To Apply
Completed Application. Resume. Cover Letter. Minimum of three professional references. Equal Opportunity
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process may contact the Recruiter. Questions
Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Vincent Hamilton at vincent.hamilton@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #07674. Supplementary information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history may be conducted. Information from the background check will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver\'s license and liability insurance where applicable. Notes
E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This description includes the agency’s vision and commitment to equity, anti-racism and social justice in our work with diverse communities.
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