Cedarhurst Senior Living
Human Resources Risk & Safety Specialist
Cedarhurst Senior Living, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
About Cedarhurst
Cedarhurst Senior Living is a leading provider of senior living communities, dedicated to enriching the lives of residents through exceptional care and personalized services. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, Cedarhurst creates vibrant environments where seniors can thrive and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle.
Position Summary The Risk & Safety Specialist is responsible for overseeing and managing the organization’s workers’ compensation process, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and fostering a safe work environment. This role involves administering workers’ compensation claims, supporting the investigation of claims, and coordinating the return-to-work program. The Specialist collaborates with leadership to develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, training programs, and protocols to mitigate workplace risks. The Specialist conducts regular safety audits and assessments, collaborating with various departments to improve safety culture and ensure the organization’s safety commitments are met.
Essential Duties
Foster a culture of safety through ongoing communication, employee education, and leadership support.
Maintain detailed records of incidents and ensure all relevant documentation is accurate and up to date.
Manage and support workers’ compensation claims, ensuring timely and accurate filing of claims and effectively communicating with employees, medical providers, and insurance carriers. Be the main point of contact for the organization’s workers’ compensation claims specialists.
Develop and implement return-to-work programs to support injured employees and ensure their safe reintegration into the workplace.
Coordinate with the organization’s insurance company and legal teams to manage claims from initiation to resolution.
Gather and analyze data to determine root causes, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Prepare and give a presentation of data to various stakeholders.
Review and assess risk management policies and protocols; make recommendations and implement modifications and improvements.
Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non‑mandatory safety training. This may include safety training and anti‑harassment training.
Collaborate with corporate leadership and other departments to develop and implement risk and safety initiatives and programs to support the company’s goals and objectives.
Work with department and business unit heads to ensure safety is integrated into daily operations.
Lead the Dover Companies Safety Committee.
Schedule, prepare for, and support regulatory inspections to ensure the company is fully compliant with safety laws.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Participate in industry‑related conferences, workshops, or continuing education to enhance skills and knowledge.
Travel to Dover Company locations to provide safety walkthroughs designed to support the locations safety initiatives.
Suggest and implement continuous improvements to safety protocols, training programs, and risk‑management practices.
Qualifications, Education And/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, risk management, public health, environmental health, healthcare administration, or a related field is required.
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in workers’ compensation, claims management, including coordinating claims from initiation to closure, as well as managing return‑to‑work programs is required.
Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, workers’ compensation regulations, and best practices.
Experience in senior living or memory care is a plus.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
Working Conditions
This position may involve a range of physical activities, including those outlined in the Essential Duties, but is not limited to them. This position may need to walk or stand for extended periods, especially when conducting safety inspections, audits, or incident investigations.
This position may need to lift to twenty (20) pounds.
This position may need to move through areas of the corporate office or other worksites of the organization.
Approximately 20% of work time will involve travel to various locations as needed.
The individual in this position is responsible for maintaining a safe work environment by actively preventing accidents, preserving equipment, and promoting safe working practices. They will also participate in risk management and quality assurance programs to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the entire organization.
This role involves actively participating in all staff activities aimed at fostering teamwork, unity, and morale. The individual will contribute as a collaborative team player, working alongside colleagues to create a supportive and cohesive work environment.
Individuals in this position are required to stay current on all training and ongoing education initiatives. They are expected to actively pursue self‑improvement and embrace opportunities for continuous learning to enhance their skills and knowledge in providing exceptional care to residents.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employee.
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Position Summary The Risk & Safety Specialist is responsible for overseeing and managing the organization’s workers’ compensation process, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and fostering a safe work environment. This role involves administering workers’ compensation claims, supporting the investigation of claims, and coordinating the return-to-work program. The Specialist collaborates with leadership to develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, training programs, and protocols to mitigate workplace risks. The Specialist conducts regular safety audits and assessments, collaborating with various departments to improve safety culture and ensure the organization’s safety commitments are met.
Essential Duties
Foster a culture of safety through ongoing communication, employee education, and leadership support.
Maintain detailed records of incidents and ensure all relevant documentation is accurate and up to date.
Manage and support workers’ compensation claims, ensuring timely and accurate filing of claims and effectively communicating with employees, medical providers, and insurance carriers. Be the main point of contact for the organization’s workers’ compensation claims specialists.
Develop and implement return-to-work programs to support injured employees and ensure their safe reintegration into the workplace.
Coordinate with the organization’s insurance company and legal teams to manage claims from initiation to resolution.
Gather and analyze data to determine root causes, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Prepare and give a presentation of data to various stakeholders.
Review and assess risk management policies and protocols; make recommendations and implement modifications and improvements.
Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non‑mandatory safety training. This may include safety training and anti‑harassment training.
Collaborate with corporate leadership and other departments to develop and implement risk and safety initiatives and programs to support the company’s goals and objectives.
Work with department and business unit heads to ensure safety is integrated into daily operations.
Lead the Dover Companies Safety Committee.
Schedule, prepare for, and support regulatory inspections to ensure the company is fully compliant with safety laws.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Participate in industry‑related conferences, workshops, or continuing education to enhance skills and knowledge.
Travel to Dover Company locations to provide safety walkthroughs designed to support the locations safety initiatives.
Suggest and implement continuous improvements to safety protocols, training programs, and risk‑management practices.
Qualifications, Education And/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, risk management, public health, environmental health, healthcare administration, or a related field is required.
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in workers’ compensation, claims management, including coordinating claims from initiation to closure, as well as managing return‑to‑work programs is required.
Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, workers’ compensation regulations, and best practices.
Experience in senior living or memory care is a plus.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
Working Conditions
This position may involve a range of physical activities, including those outlined in the Essential Duties, but is not limited to them. This position may need to walk or stand for extended periods, especially when conducting safety inspections, audits, or incident investigations.
This position may need to lift to twenty (20) pounds.
This position may need to move through areas of the corporate office or other worksites of the organization.
Approximately 20% of work time will involve travel to various locations as needed.
The individual in this position is responsible for maintaining a safe work environment by actively preventing accidents, preserving equipment, and promoting safe working practices. They will also participate in risk management and quality assurance programs to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the entire organization.
This role involves actively participating in all staff activities aimed at fostering teamwork, unity, and morale. The individual will contribute as a collaborative team player, working alongside colleagues to create a supportive and cohesive work environment.
Individuals in this position are required to stay current on all training and ongoing education initiatives. They are expected to actively pursue self‑improvement and embrace opportunities for continuous learning to enhance their skills and knowledge in providing exceptional care to residents.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employee.
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