DSHS OOS Industrial Insurance Consultant

DSHS OOS Industrial Insurance Consultant

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 who is ready to hit the ground running. Your technical knowledge and skills working with Industrial Insurance claims will be key to your success. Additional traits that will ensure your success will be your ability to be adaptable, dependable, and your ability 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.

Some of what you will do as an Industrial Insurance Consultant :

• 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.

Skills we want in our new teammate :

Interpersonal & Communication

Operational & Organizational

Learning & Adaptability

Professional Disposition

Who Should Apply?

Bachelor's degree and 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.

The Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) vision that People find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Questions? Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Vincent Hamilton at vincent.hamilton@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #07674.