Occupational Health & Disability Program Specialist
- Pay Rate: $48.20/hour on W2
- Contract Length: 12 months with possible extension and conversion
- Location: Houston, TX 77002 (Onsite)
Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.
Overview
- Reporting to the Lead, Disability Management, this position will be primarily responsible for supporting the ongoing delivery, development and enhancement of company’s Health Services program.
- This involves implementing the approved health initiatives to fulfill the corporate and departmental commitments as well as maintain compliance with OH&S and any other applicable legislation.
- This position will require the candidate to leverage their training and expertise in health, and wellbeing broadly, and Disability Management specifically, and be a results-oriented team player keen to make an impact in their role, dedicated to ensuring our employees are always working in supportive, safe and healthy environments.
Responsibilities
- Return to Work
- Provides subject matter expertise regarding return-to-work determinations and medical assessments.
- Responsible for ensuring client’s return to work expectations through program development
- and continuous improvement activities.
- Collaboration with our medical management partners, internally and externally.
- Disability Management
- Provides subject matter expertise for occupational and non-occupational illness/injury management.
- Responsible for the case management of our return-to-work referrals.
- Wellbeing
- Delivers customized health promotions and education across the company.
- Assists in the development of strategies to address health risks
- Develops employee communications to promote awareness and increase participation in wellbeing programs
- Liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support the organization toward innovative, effective strategies for promoting work attendance management and a culture of continuous improvement.
- Work closely with management to ensure all Health and Safety as well as Human Resources policies and
- procedures are adhered to as required by legislation.
- Ensures all Health Services programs remain current with changing requirements, best practices and regulations.
- Contributes to the development and reporting of key performance indicators or other applicable metrics
- Actively promotes and collaborates with key stakeholders in the communication and delivery of Health Services programs/services.
- Provide occupational Health Services support in emergency response situations as required.
Requirements
- University degree in relevant discipline.
- 6 years of relevant experience.
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