Injury Prevention Specialist - Umanist Staffing LLC

Job Title: Injury Prevention Specialist

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Location: Newark, DE, 19702

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Duration: 12 Months& & & &

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Job Type: Contract& &

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Work Type: Onsite

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Shift: 7.00& AM - 3.30& PM

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Job Description:

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We are looking for motivated, professional and outgoing self-starters with a passion to serve others.&

This role requires the ability to work with a team and autonomously deliver value to our employees.&

The primary function of this position will be to interact with employees and coach them on ways to perform their tasks in a manner which supports their overall safety and health.&

You will have regular interactions with management, operations supervisors, safety teams, and occupational safety professionals.&

Responsibilities:&

Provide coaching on health-related issues to help participants decrease likelihood of injury, optimize movement, and achieve personal wellness goals.&

Coaching may include soft tissue management for physical issues, nutrition recommendations, fitness and early intervention options, and development and roll-out of stretching / warm-up programs.&

Provide reactive and preventative medical care for employees, including:&

Triage on-site incidents where employees report a potential injury and provide First Aid treatment as necessary.&

Provide preventative care where employees identify discomfort, including range of motion assessment and physical manipulation (beneath OSHA medical



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Raise awareness for ergonomics / health / fitness programs with general population, including:&

Attending start-up meetings and staff meetings for discussions&

Developing and delivering health promotions and training content&

Manage the worker’s compensation program for injured employees, including providing the first report of injury and coordinating return to work.&

Maintain functional capacity worksheets and evaluate employee’s ability to meet physical job demands (general and return to work)&

Participate in incident investigations and ergonomic assessments using site tools.&

Prepare reports and data analysis to show impact of Health Management programs.&

Function as a member of the site EHS team and support various activities and programs, including:&

Leading site ergonomics team (office and industrial ergonomic)&

Evaluating Good Observations and Near Misses raised by employee&

Coordinating with vendors coming on site to perform medical surveillance&

Coordinating emergency response team for medical responses&

Supporting emergency drills and inspection of emergency equipment.&

Qualifications:&

Bachelor’s Degree in health, wellness or exercise related field (e.g., Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Kinesiotherapy, Nutrition, Health Promotions or Allied Health equivalent) is preferred.&

Proper certification/licensure at time of employment (e.g., certified Athletic Trainer, Kinesiologist, Exercise Physiologist, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant or similar)&

Minimum of 3 years of applied work experience in industrial or clinical settings preferred.&

Ability to stand / walk for extended periods while interacting with employees. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.&

Client service experience preferred.&

Must-Have Skills&

Proactive Focus: Coaching employees, solving issues, and working on improvements.&

Knowledge in Care: Reactive and preventative care, including exercises.&

Organizational Skills:&

Data input and system management.&

Leadership

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Ability to assist and lead the team during events.&

Communication:&

Effective interaction with employees at all levels.&

Clinical Experience:&

Handling injuries proactively.&

Certified Athletic Trainer or equivalent.&

Licensed Athletic Trainer preferred&

Medical specialties:&

Orthopedics&

Physical Rehabilitation Medicine&

Sports Medicine&

Education:&

Bachelor's (Required)&

License/Certification:&

Certified Athletic Trainer or equivalent. Licensed Athletic Trainer preferred&