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Company Name : Los Angeles Unified School District
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Position : Return-to-Work & Reasonable Accommodations Claims Coordinator
Job Description : Note: The official title for this management level position is Claims
Coordinator.
All employees must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated and must be able to
provide verification of their vaccination status as part of the hiring and
onboarding process prior to an official offer of employment to any District
site; this includes current employees who are being promoted to a new
job class.
We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public schools,
with the serious work of tailoring the learning environment to better serve
our community. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your
potential in the business of education.
LA Unified School District, is seeking a Return-to-Work/Reasonable
Accommodation Claims Coordinator, with extensive professional
experience. This is a full-time management level position currently
assigned to an 11-month (E-Basis) work calendar.
This position is in the Integrated Disability Management department::
https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/586
Integrated Disability Management (IDM) supports schools and offices by
centralizing various pieces of employee disability management through
the Reasonable Accommodations, Stay-at-Work/Return-to-Work,
Workers’ Compensation, State and Federal protected leaves and
Absence Management programs.
IDM staff minimizes the effects of disability and absence in the work
place by providing supportive guidance to supervisors and employees,
consistent application of complex statutes and policies, and disability
management training services.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for Return-to-Work/Reasonable Accommodation
Claims Coordinator will possess a thorough understanding and
application of California law as it pertains to cases of workers’
compensation, return-to-work and reasonable accommodations, and/or
liability management for a large-scale, public-sector agency with various
union bargaining units.
He/she will have experience performing research and investigative work
to analyze the complexities of disability management claims, and make
recommendations that are mutually beneficial to all parties involved; this
often includes the know-how to work collaboratively with HR, general
counsel, safety, employee relations, unions, insurance companies,
and/or outside vendors to resolve pending claims.
Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience managing complex
disability management or liability programs and claims, which involves
overseeing staff and external stakeholder groups to determine the extent
of legal obligations, developing settlement strategies, and evaluating the
financial implications of possible courses of action.
Further, he/she will have a strong customer service orientation to help
provide assistance throughout the claims process, while effectively
addressing any potential conflicts that may arise.
Finally, the ideal candidate will possess strong oral and written
communication skills to properly convey information regarding their
respective experience in the area of disability management or liability
programs and claims on behalf of LAUSD and its staff.
TYPICAL DUTIES FOR THE CLAIMS COORDINATOR
CLASSIFICATION
Typical duties for the current vacancy include organizing and supervising
the day-to-day activities and overseeing the performance of employees
within the Integrated Disability Management (IDM) Section.
Coordinates and audits Third Party Administrator’s (TPA) files, practices,
and claims administration; and assists in maintaining on-going oversight.
Oversees the coordination and communication of information related to
employee, student or third party injury incidents, accident prevention,
reasonable accommodation, and return to work efforts and remedial
measures with District offices, TPA, and other agencies.
Coordinates and assists the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and
notifies OIG of investigative needs.
Develops and implements District-wide workers’ compensation, disability
management, and liability management training programs.
Establishes criteria used in the evaluation and settlement of workers’
compensation and liability claims, and oversees implementation to
ensure best practice guidelines are met.
Reviews and evaluates claims processing and payment activity, and
reports, settlement authorization requests; and recommends the
settlement of claims within defined levels.
Provides technical support for administrators, employees, and employee
organization representatives regarding workers’ compensation, disability
management, liability and District policies, procedures, and programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits Insurance: District paid premiums for your choice of several medical,
dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents; and life insurance
plans.
Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement
System (CalPERS).
Vacation: 24 days each year.
Paid Holidays: up to 13 days.
Minimum Requirements MIMIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a
bachelor’s degree**, preferably with a major in risk management,
business administration, public administration, vocational rehabilitation or
a related field.
Qualifying experience beyond that required in a professional level staff
position may be substituted for the required education on a year for year
basis.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience, preferably with a public
agency, in any combination of the following areas:
Developing, implementing, or coordinating a workers compensation
program with responsibility for more than 1000 workers compensation
claims per year, which must include at least one (1) year of experience
performing duties regarding workers compensation cover by California
law.
OR
Developing, implementing, or coordinating a liability program with
responsibility for more than 500 liability claims per year, which must
include at least one (1) year of experience performing duties regarding
liability claims covered by California law.
OR
Developing, implementing or coordinating a return to work or reasonable
accommodation program with responsibility for more than 100 cases per
year, which must include at least one (1) year of experience performing
duties regarding return to work or reasonable accommodations covered
by California Law.
Possession of certification as an Associate of Risk Management (ARM),
Associate in Risk Management-Public Entities (ARM-P), Associate in
Claims (AIC), State of California Self Insured Administrator Certificate,
and/or Certified Professional in Disability Management (CPDM) is
preferable.
Special: A valid California Driver License and Use of an automobile.
**Note: To verify the education requirement an original diploma or
official, sealed transcript of coursework and high school diploma (if
required) must be UPLOADED to your Candidate Profile, under
“Attachments.” Candidates who have completed college, university or
high school course work at an institution in a country other than the
United States, must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts
and degrees.
Please make sure to request a “Detailed” evaluation report. Please be
sure to use degree evaluation service agencies from the following
approved agencies: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf .
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT “SELECTIVE CERTIFICATON”
Some positions may require special knowledge or experience for which
selective certification may be made according to the Education Code
Section 45277, AB2125.
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION is a tool that allows management to
interview additional candidates beyond the top three overall ranks who
possess specialized knowledge, skill, or experience in an area which is
not widely expected in the overall recruitment pool, is not readily
developed on the job, and yet is consistent with the overall concept of the
classification. Verified competence in one or more of the following areas
may be considered in filling some positions in the job classification. In
order to be considered for Selective Certification, candidates must apply
and meet one or more of the following requirements:
1) WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: “Two (2) years of specialized
experience developing, implementing, or coordinating a workers’
compensation program with responsibility for more than 1,000 workers’
compensation claims per year covered by California law.”
2) LIABILITY: “Two (2) years of specialized experience developing,
implementing, or coordinating a liability program with responsibility for
more than 500 liability claims per year covered by California law.”
3) RETURN-TO-WORK/REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: “Two (2)
years of specialized experience developing, implementing, or
coordinating a return-to-work or reasonable accommodation program
with responsibility for more than 100 cases per year covered by
California law.”
Selective Certification will be assessed at a later time to ensure you
satisfy the requirement(s) for consideration.
Employment Selection Process We anticipate receiving a number of well qualified applicants for this
position; therefore, there will be a competitive process. Please note: It is
highly recommended that your application materials (application, resume
and cover letter) clearly show all your relevant background and
specialized skills, knowledge, and abilities. Application materials will be
evaluated in relation to the background, experience, and competencies
identified for successful performance in this job.
Once your application has been received, a confirmation email will be
sent to your email address to confirm receipt of your application. If you
do not receive a confirmation email; your application has not been
submitted. For CURRENT LAUSD EMPLOYEES: Correspondence will
be sent to your WORK EMAIL account.
You may also submit/attach a resume, and cover letter, but note that you
must also complete the online application and questionnaire.
The tentative employment assessment plan for this recruitment will
include a Training and Experience (T & E) Evaluation, a project and an
interview. Please contact Deborah Jansen at email her at
deborah.jansen@lausd.net for specific questions about this recruitment
and process.
Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net as an
approved sender so that messages are not accidentally placed into your
spam/junk e-mail folder.
For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment
process, visit the ‘My LAUSD Career’ section of our website at
http://www.lausdjobs.org .
Application Process DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE
APPLICATION?
Please visit www.lausdjobs.org and click on “help desk service request
form” located to the left of the Quick Links.
To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the
website at: http://www.lausdjobs.org
The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons
shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion.
Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing
are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455
for more information.
Additional Posting Information Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment
assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment
process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment
score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top
three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The
hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open
positions in related job classifications.
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