Associate III, Environmental Health & Safety
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By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?
Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!
Job Description:
WHY CHOOSE US?
As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.
As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.
We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building ally ship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.
The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.
At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The EHS Associate III (Loss Control Coordinator) is essential to effectively administering the loss control programs in American Red Cross Biomedical Services; supporting return to work initiatives. This position will provide support to Biomedical Services operating units nationwide in the delivery of essential loss control services which directly impact the prevention and cost of losses. The Loss Control Coordinator is responsible for assisting all Biomedical Services business units in recognizing their exposures. This loss control coordinator will report directly to the Loss Control Officer.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD
- Manages Biomedical Services Return to Work Programs within a designated area. Understand and improve the incident reporting and follow up process within Biomedical Services to ensure that adequate incident and claim reporting mechanisms are in place. Analyze current lost time injuries to determine Return to Work opportunities. Communicate with Biomedical locations and Safety staff on Return to Work activities. Work with department managers and injured employees to minimize lost time and facilitate early job-re-entry.
- Analyze losses and high risk areas for all Biomedical functions within an Area to quantify exposure to loss and identify trends. Provides detailed analysis reports of losses including frequency and severity rates for review by appropriate accountable levels of management in Biomedical Services.
- Assist Loss Control Officer regarding OSHA module to ensure accuracy of OSHA logs. Identify problems and work with Loss Control Officer to resolve them.)
- Assist Loss Control Officer on workers compensation physician panels (where applicable) for American Red Cross Biomedical Services locations as needed.
- Data entry of workers compensation, general liability and automobile incidents into claims application as needed.
- Maintain appropriate claims records and consistent processes for such claims.
Scope: Individual Contributor- Works independently with minimal supervision and exercises professional judgment. Plans own work and set priorities within guidelines. Interacts with all levels of staff and management. Responsible for decisions which may have financial impacts on the organization. Work closely with all applicable stakeholders staff to facilitate early job re-entry for injured Biomedical Services workers.
100% Remote: Candidates can live anywhere in US
The salary range for this position is: $ 51,000- $75,000
Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.
This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required (4 years). Minimum of one year of related loss control work experience. Practical skills and knowledge of loss control rules and regulations required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Computer expertise required with emphasis on Microsoft Office Suite Applications. High level of proficiency required for Microsoft Word and Excel. Project management skills preferred. Must be able to work independently and possess ability to make sound independent judgment and decision-making skills. Valid driver’s license required.
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE
Ability to work effectively with stakeholders from diverse sectors of business
Proven decision making skills
Strong blood bank acumen
Strong ability to work independently
Essential Functions/Physical Requirements: The duties are representative of the essential functions of the position. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Must be able to lift or move up to 30 pounds of weight; reach, bend, kneel, climb, push and pull; work in tight spaces. Work with a variety of tools and equipment. Exposure levels are based on the essential functions as stated in this position description; however, in some instances, variances may occur due to the applicable nature of this position within a particular work site. Therefore the work site may determine the exposure level to be greater than or less than the below stated level. This position is an Exposure Determination 0 in view of the fact that normal work involves no exposure to blood or blood components and/or human body fluids or tissue samples as a result of splashes, spills, and/or needlesticks or performance of or assistance in first aid.
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.
- Medical, Dental Vision plans
- Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
- PTO + Holidays
- 401K with 5% match
- Paid Family Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
- Service Awards and recognition
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Interested in Volunteering?
Life’s emergencies don’t stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.
Visit
redcross.org/volunteertoday
to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here:
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