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Industrial Injury Prevention Specialist - San Mateo, CA

WorkCare, Inc., San Mateo, CA, United States


Job Summary
This position provides industrial injury prevention program services focused on total worker health. Services are provided within OSHA first‑aid guidelines across a region at designated service centers. Regions covered: Daly City, San Carlos, and Brisbane, CA.

Schedule : Monday‑Friday 6:00 am – 2:30 pm +/- 1 hour based on seasonality and location.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide triage, first‑aid, education and/or escalation of care if needed

Facilitate ongoing 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 manner 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 degree in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field required

Must hold CPR/First Aid certification

Experience in orthopedics, wellness, industrial/occupational health, or ergonomic experience a plus

Valid driver's license and transportation method

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in relevant field

Ergonomic certification

BOC certified athletic trainer, in good standing

At least 3 years' relevant experience

Skills and Competencies

Must be comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions

Must be able to demonstrate the ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality

Critical thinking skills a must

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

Ability to create and edit written materials

Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences

Have the skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities

Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality

Computer Skills

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and have the ability to learn new 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 ability to frequently get in and out of a vehicle

Working under stress and use of computer/phone requiredManual 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 – $49 per hour. Final compensation rate for this position depends on factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits for this position 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.

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