Director of Risk & Loss Control

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

 

Director of Risk  - 

Loss Control Player Coach to lead a team while working along side valued hospital base clientele.  Strong exposure to Healthcare Safety is highly desired.  Opportunity offers an innovative client centric environment in collaboration with C-Suite where all employees contributions are valued & revered!

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general direction of the VP of Worker’s Comp Claims & Risk, this position directs, manages and creates the Loss Control & Risk Reduction Services that ensure cutting edge loss prevention and risk reduction techniques is merged along with a professional and knowledgeable staff comprised of Risk Consultants, for the benefit of reducing workplace accidents and visitor incident injuries.  Thus ensuring members are offered the best-in-class brand of loss control and risk reduction practices that are effective in reducing overall loss experience related to WC and GL exposures.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position are included in but not limited to the information listed below:

 

  • Ensure that the WC Trust Loss Control Program and GL Risk Reduction Program that provides assistance to Trust Funds members are cutting edge and effective in reducing overall loss experience.

 

  • Hire, train and develop qualified Risk Consultants who can provide meaningful solutions that are effective and result in overall loss experience for the benefit of our members.

 

  • Support and continually foster the brand identity that sets the Trust Funds apart from its competitors.
  • Develop and maintain unit operational procedures. Provide technical advice and guidance to staff and members on regulatory matters.
  • Ensure Loss Control Services and Risk Reduction programs are in compliance with state and federal regulations, and industry best practices.  Determine deficiencies, develop and implement training programs aimed at reducing workers’ compensation injuries and visitor injuries.  Monitor programs for effectiveness.
  • Cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with members.  
  • Monitor outcomes of Risk Consultants’ contact with members and compile member performance information for use in reporting to Management along with the writing of annual membership reports and the development of member benchmarking reports.  Monitor and respond to problems. Compile statistical information and other data to analyze and present members’ overall performance.
  • Participate in prospective member marketing presentations, new member orientation, and pre-quote underwriting assessments on potential members.
  • Perform all personnel functions related to the management of an effective unit, including performance evaluations, corrective action, career guidance, training and staffing.
  • Develop and prioritize topics for educational seminars, newsletters, and service programs. Conduct on-site safety training meetings.
  • Conduct on-site risk assessments of member facilities, operations and safety practices.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE

Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety or related disciplines.  Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or other related professional designation.

EXPERIENCE

Must have thorough knowledge of federal and state regulations related to safety principles and practices of safety and loss control; risk reduction and mitigation techniques and principles; and hazard exposure identification and resolution.

Requires 5 to 10 years of progressively responsible experience in safety and/or risk management, with particular experience in the healthcare industry.  Experience should include proven presentation skills and customer service experience, excellent oral and written communication skills, computer skills—particularly in Microsoft Office and Powerpoint software programs.  Must possess the ability to plan, schedule, direct, motivate and evaluate staff.

Must be able to independently assess and prioritize goals for the unit to achieve the overall goal of reducing member loss experience.  Apprise Trust senior staff of loss control issues affecting members or Trust operation due to high visibility or sensitivity.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

While this position supervises staff Risk Consultants, it is a “working-Manager” position in that the Manager of Loss Control and Risk Reduction Services also conducts risk assessments and training for members of the Trust Funds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Normal office environment approximately 30% to 40% of the time.  Requires in-state travel to members 60% to 70% of the time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to sit for long periods of time at desk or in car.  Ability to tour member facilities to conduct risk assessments and training at member facilities throughout the state of Louisiana.