The Workers' Compensation & Leave Of Absence Technician (WC & LOA Tech) handles Workers’ Comp claims, including maintaining full compliance with quality standards and state-specific regulations. This technician provides assistance and consultation to leadership in the areas of hazard assessment, ergonomics, accident investigation, return-to-work, and fitness-for-duty services. This position plays a key role in safety, injury prevention, infection prevention, and safety/wellness committees.
The WC & LOA Technician is also responsible for administering, analyzing, and enforcing PCL’s leave policies and procedures, including leave of absence, sick, holidays, and other types of leave. They will have a thorough understanding of the legal implications of leave policies and be able to administer them professionally and timely.
Location: Monmouth, OR (with occasional travel)
Position Type: Full-time (40 hours/week), Regularly Scheduled, hourly.
Will include occasional evenings and weekends.
Starting Wage: $19.50/hour
Benefits: Paid Leave, Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Retirement, and Lifestyle Perks!
General Requirements:
-Education Requirements: High school diploma/GED required.
Preference will be given to those with HR Certification or ongoing education in Human Resources or a related field
-Experience Requirements: 1 - 2 years of experience in Human Resources or as a supervisor.
Additional preference is given to those with experience in the field of I/DD.
-Must be at least 18 years old when employment begins.
-Pass a State/Federal Criminal History Check.
-Background screening, including employment and education history.
-Pre-employment drug screening (for the use of illegal substances in Oregon).
-Valid Driver’s License with an insurable driving record.
-Be able to be certified and maintain certification with First Aid/CPR.
-Pass a pre-employment computer skills assessment.
-Attend a two week in-person paid orientation.
Job Specific Requirements:
-Administer, manage, and track Employee Accidents and Leaves of Absence processes.
-Provide Employee Accidents and Safety training to team members and supervisors.
-Working with Health Care Providers and team members on modified duty job offers and assignments.
-Maintain OSHA records.
-Being an active member of the Safety Committee.
-Delegated supervision of the team members on light duty.
-Working with SAIF on wage subsidies, safe working practices, etc.
-Keeping team members and supervisors aware of the status.
-Maintaining accurate records of claims and protected leaves in Oregon.
-COVID tracking and follow-up for team members who test positive.
-Assist with payroll as needed.
-Adherence to PCL’s Mission and Values, Ethical Guidelines, Playbook Attributes, and Standards of Conduct.
-Knowledge of state and federal Worker’s Compensation and Protected Leave laws and regulations.
