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Vocational Coordinator, SAIF

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Job Req: R350. Remote full-time position with some periodic travel to Salem office. Salary range: ‎$68,859‏‏‎ ‎-‏‏‎ ‎$84,161. Application window closes Friday, October 20, 2023

Job Description

Everybody loves a happy ending. But when a worker is hurt on the job and can’t go back to the same kind of work, the future may not be clear. As a vocational coordinator at SAIF, you’ll help injured workers get the benefits, training, and support they need to move on in a new career. You’ll help them write the next chapter of their work story and have a second chance at a happy ending.                                                                    

As part of our Claims team, you’ll work with adjusters, lawyers, and return-to-work consultants to evaluate an injured worker’s eligibility for vocational benefits. You’ll make service referrals, help develop and monitor training and direct placement plans, and be a technical resource for other SAIF employees. To do the job well requires creativity, strategic thinking, and sound judgment. You’ll be working primarily in an office environment, so computer skills are important, too.

To be considered for this position, you must meet the requirements for certification as a vocational rehabilitation counselor in Oregon. However, we can assist you in determining your eligibility and obtaining certification. Also, we’re willing to consider a wide range of backgrounds and will provide workers’ compensation training.

If you’re committed to helping injured workers get a fresh start—and you’re ready to begin the next chapter in your own career—then you may have a future as a SAIF vocational coordinator. Please apply today.

Note: Remote workers may be required to occasionally travel to SAIF’s offices in Salem, Oregon.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate exposure for vocational services to provide guidance to business partners on the potential eligibility and cost of vocational services.  Ensure vocational services are provided to eligible injured workers. 
  • Establish vocational reserves and manage the payment of vocational benefits.
  • Utilize and coordinate resources and tools to ensure effective vocational claims management.
  • Actively promote return-to-work (RTW) programs as a strategy for proactive management and as a way to achieve the best outcome for injured workers.   
  • Coordinate and manage disputes and RTW plan development conferences with the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services.
  • Prepare and maintain data in claims tracking system, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and workers’ compensation statutes and administrative rules.
  • Support the negotiation and settlement of claims and expedite the resolution of litigation.
  • Provide technical support for vocational issues to claims adjusters, claims supervisors, and other internal and external customers to support the management of claims.
  • Participate in on-going training opportunities to maintain current vocational rehabilitation counselor certification. 
  • Explore diverse perspectives and consistently behave sensitively toward differences in cultural norms, expectations, and ways of communicating. Work effectively with others who have different perspectives, backgrounds, and/or work styles.
  • Continually sustain the Inclusive Leadership Competencies (ILC) through the Explorer level on an annual basis.

Recommended qualifications

Experience:  Three or more years working workers compensation or vocational rehabilitation is preferred. 

Education:  A bachelor’s degree or the equivalent education, training, and work experience needed to achieve full state certification as a vocational rehabilitation counselor in Oregon is required.

Next step

To receive consideration, please submit your resume with a cover letter by the close of this recruitment. We want your submission to count, so be sure it’s complete.

This recruitment will close on Friday, October 20, 2023.

If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received this recruitment may close early.

Compensation & BenefitsTypical hiring range:‏‏‎ ‎$68,859‏‏‎ ‎-‏‏‎ ‎$84,161.‏‏‎ ‎The pay range for this position is annually based on a full-time schedule. Actual compensation will be determined using factors such as experience, skills, training, certifications & education. 

SAIF provides a wide range of benefits to employees who work at least 20 hours per week, including health care, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and more. For additional information about SAIF’s total rewards, visit our website at: Total rewards (saif.com)

*Note that eligibility and cost of benefits can vary depending on the number of regularly scheduled hours, and job status such as regular full-time, regular part-time, seasonal, or temporary employment.Full salary range:‏‏‎‏‏‎ ‎$57,385‏‏‎ ‎-‏‏‎ ‎$95,640
Veterans

We provide preference to qualifying and disabled veterans. For more information please visit saif.com/veterans.

About us

Since 1914, SAIF has been taking care of injured workers, helping people get back to work, and keeping rates low by focusing on workplace safety. Together with our partners, we strive to make Oregon the safest and healthiest place to work.

SAIF is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in its workplace.

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist, Amazon.com Services LLC. Hiring Location: Kent, WA

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Job ID: 2465551. Pay scale: $47,500 – $83,100/year, depending on US location.

DESCRIPTION

One focus area of the Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) mission is to provide tools, resources, and environments that support safe, efficient, healthy behaviors and encourage employees to proactively manage their health and wellbeing. To support this focus area, Amazon is seeking a full-time WHS Specialist (WHSS) to serve as a designated representative for their assigned building coordinating and implementing all areas of the Amazon Global Program as directed by the leadership. The WHSS promotes a positive culture while complying with Amazon standards and maintaining a safe work environment. This includes conducting trainings and coaching associates on observed work habits.

The WHSS is required to maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems. The WHSS supports management’s efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate Program expectations and applicable federal & state laws. The WHSS also conducts risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions. In addition, the WHSS is responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics. Candidate must be willing to work any shift, based on availability. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

– Maintain accurate daily, weekly, and monthly metrics to report to onsite management teams and corporate based reporting systems
– Support management efforts to ensure compliance with all corporate program expectations and applicable federal and state laws
– Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment introductions
– Responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics
– Available to work flexible shifts including days, nights and/or weekends

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

– High school or equivalent diploma
– A minimum of 1 year in an environmental Health & Safety (EHS) related field OR; A Bachelor’s degree in EHS-relevant background OR; 6 months experience performing in a safety-related role within Amazon
– Knowledge of OSHA regulations specifically 29 CFR 1910
– Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel in a professional capacity
– Experience maintaining confidentiality in matter involving security and/or personnel issues in the workplace

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

– Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a safety related field
– Strong communication, teamwork, analysis, judgment, and customer focus skills
– Experience leading and managing a team ability to analyze accident data, new processes, and machinery for potential safety concerns and conduct job hazard and job safety analyses
– Experience in emergency response and currently holds First Aid and CPR certificates
– Experience in workers compensation case management

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $47,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $83,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

U.S. EPA Fellowship (ORISE): Identifying Drivers of Nutrients and Algal Blooms in Rivers, Streams, and Lakes, Corvallis, OR

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Application Deadline: November 24, 2023, 12pm Pacific Time

URL to apply: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/EPA-ORD-CPHEA-PESD-2023-07

Research Project: The research participant will collaborate on projects within the Pacific Ecological Systems Division (PESD) that examine the relationships between watershed, climate and human drivers of nutrients and harmful algal blooms in freshwater ecosystems. Human activities can release nutrients to landscapes, watersheds and waterways in excess of the capacity to use and retain these nutrients, altering leaching, groundwater quality, drinking water sources and aquatic ecosystem composition and productivity, including harmful algal blooms. In particular, harmful algal blooms caused by cyanobacteria have the potential to produce toxins that are dangerous to people, pets, and wildlife through drinking water and recreational uses. As a result, there is increasing need to understand the drivers and predict where harmful algal blooms may occur.

Qualifications:

The qualified candidate should have received a master’s degree in one of the relevant fields, or be currently pursuing the degree with completion before the appointment start date. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.  

The preferred skills listed below are intended to be a guide for the types of interests and skills candidates may have for this opportunity. These are structured as “or” statements to give examples of the different types of experiences that would indicate a given skill. The US EPA and ORISE program strive to foster a supportive and inclusive work environment. Candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. The best candidate for the job may not have experience with all of the preferred qualifications listed. If you are excited about this opportunity, please apply. If you excited about this opportunity but unsure if you have the experience to be successful in this role, please contact us to discuss your application.

Primary preferred skills:

  • Experience interpreting any of the following types of data: Water chemistry, watershed science, nutrient cycling, landscape ecology, or geospatial analysis;
  • Experience with using a programming language (R, Python) for data analysis such as compiling data, conducting statistical analyses, or visualizing data in the form of graphs or maps;

Secondary preferred skills:

  • Experience with contributing to written products such as a thesis, peer-reviewed publication, or report;
  • Experience working as part of a group such as communicating among team-members, creating action items based on team goals, or and meeting team expectations.

Eligibility: U.S. Citizen Only. Pursuing a Master’s degree or have received a Master’s degree in last 60 months.

Mentor(s): The mentors for this project are Amalia Handler (handler.amalia@epa.gov) and Jana Compton (compton.jana@epa.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentors.

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: Fall 2023/Winter 2024.  All start dates are flexible and vary depending on numerous factors. Click here for detailed information about start dates.

Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year and may be renewed upon EPA recommendation and subject to availability of funding.

Level of Participation: The appointment is full-time.

Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Click here for detailed information about full-time stipends.

EPA Security Clearance: Completion of a successful background investigation by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is required for an applicant to be on-boarded at EPA.

A complete application consists of:

  • An application
  • Transcript(s) – For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or copy of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted. All transcripts must be in English or include an official English translation. Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts.
  • A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
  • Two educational or professional recommendations. Click here for detailed information about recommendations.

All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.

ORISE Information: This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and EPA. Participants do not become employees of EPA, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.