L&I Workers' Compensation Adjudicator 4Claims Training

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Please Note:This opportunity is open to current Labor & Industries employees only.

Job Highlights

Do you have experience adjudicating claim and benefits under Title 51 Are you interested in helping staff become Strategic thinkers and passing your Claims knowledge on to others

L&I Claims Administration within Insurance Services has an exciting opportunity for you to become a Claims Trainer (Workers Compensation Adjudicator 4). In this dynamic role you will help staff become strategic thinkers and pass your claims knowledge on to newly hired adjudicators in Insurance Services claims units. As a Claims Trainer you will also conduct in-service training classes for all levels of adjudicators vocational and nursing consultants field staff and other department staff.

Some of what youll do:

• Use analytical and soft skills to train and mentor a strategic approach to claim management
• Act as a technical resource on complex claim management issues for staff who administer benefits under Title 51
• Provide training and coaching to staff to ensure consistent application of policies and laws
• Consult with other resources (coaches/mentors claim consultants pension adjudicators occupational nurse consultants etc.) to address training needs and provide a consistent message
• Interact with Claims Administration Employer Services RTW Partnerships Legal Services and Self-Insurance to maintain and improve consistency between programs
• Serve as a technical resource for Workers Compensation Adjudicators on procedures involving the use of BPS ORION LINIIS and ECS
• Participate in developing strategies to ensure strategic approaches to claim management and address Quality Assurance issues and improvements

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Desired Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Comfortable facilitating and training large groups using adult learning styles and effective training delivery techniques

• Ability to run presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint or similar software

• A strategic thinker with analytic and soft skills focused on reducing work disability and helping workers heal and return to work
• A thorough working knowledge of the Washington State Industrial Insurance Laws as specified in Washington Administrative Code case law department policies and medical terminology
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Provide information techniques instruction feedback and encouragement
• Teach mentor and encourage others to maximize their success on the job
• Team focused approach ability to contribute to the development and cohesiveness of the team
• Open honest professional and approachable with strong interpersonal skills
• Effectively manage your time by setting priorities and adjusting when priorities change
• Use a personal computer with multiple drives
• A thorough working knowledge of BPS ORION LINIIS and ECS
• Intermediate to advanced skills using Microsoft PowerPoint
• Current skills presenting difficult topics
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality at all times

Things You Need To Know

To help you maintain a proper work-life balance teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules.

State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employees career. Click on the Benefits tab to learn more.

At L&I your voice addition L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washingtons 3.8 million workers. Take a look at thisbrief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.

For this position telework is dependent upon business needs and supervisor approval. Employees in this position will work a minimum of two days in office. The assigned duty station for this position is Tumwater Washington.

For positions where in-office work is necessarythe frequency of telework will be discussed with the supervisor of the position at the time of offer.

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Application process

We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge skills and abilities that address the required and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Acover letterdescribing specific qualifications.
2. A currentresumedetailing applicable experience and education.
3. A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Please do not attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) within the application resume or cover letter. If you do we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.

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Background Check Notice:

Prior to a placement in this position a background check including criminal history records will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.

Other information

• For positions requiring travel you must have a valid unrestricted drivers license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• This position is represented bytheWashington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
• Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.
• (IF DOING ASSESSMENT): Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted by email or phone to schedule a skills assessment.

Did You Know

Washington is Americas Top State to live play and work according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.

In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules.L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washingtons 3.8 million workers.

Veterans Preference

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy) NGB 22 or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information contact L&Is.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Employer

L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contributes to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agencys greatest source of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service.We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process or those needing this announcement in an alternative format may call . TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

For more Information

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