General Information
| Job Description | BENEFITS MGR 1 | Working Title | Workplace Health & Wellness Manager / Disability Management Coordinator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 000614 | Grade | 24 |
| Department Name | Human Resources - D01103 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date | 10/05/2017 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|---|---|
| 007720 | BENEFITS ANL 3 | 4 |
| 007721 | BENEFITS ANL 4 | 1 |
| 004722 | BLANK AST 3 | 1 |
Generic Scope
| Spends the majority of time (50% or more) achieving organizational objectives through the coordinated achievements of subordinate staff. Establishes departmental goals and objectives, functions with autonomy. Manages the accountability and stewardship of human, financial, and often physical resources in compliance with departmental and organizational goals and objectives. Ensures subordinate supervisors and professionals adhere to defined internal controls. Manages systems and procedures to protect departmental assets. |
Custom Scope
| Receives employee benefits department assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals. Provides guidance to subordinates to achieve goals in accordance with established policies. |
Department Custom Scope
| Under the general direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources, the Workplace Health and Wellness Manager is responsible for full-cycle ownership of faculty and staff disability case management. In addition, the Workplace Health and Wellness Manager will provide leadership and direction for the following functions: Return to Work, Ergonomics, Workstrong, and Wellness programs. Management duties include responsibility for program management and coordination, loss prevention analysis, communications, training, reports, financial outcomes and support and collaboration with Enterprise Risk Management for maintaining compliance with University requirements for a self-insured workers' compensation program as well as disability management, workplace health and wellness, and ergonomic initiatives. Directs the development and implementation of strategies and programs to prevent loss and to minimize the financial and human impact of losses to the campus while ensuring a high level of customer service. Acts as a resource to UCR departments relating to federal and state disability laws and University policies relating to employees with disabilities, and applies those standards to program operations. Coordinates with other Human Resources functions such as Labor Relations, Benefits, Policies and Program as well as other campus departments i.e. Environmental Health and Safety, Enterprise Risk Management, Campus Counsel, Equal Employment/Affirmative Action and other campus departments as required by business necessity. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Master's degree in related area. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRC) or Certified Case Management Certification (CCM) or Certified Disability Management Certificate (CDMS) or Certified Professional Disability Management (CPDM) | Preferred |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Provides guidance to department supervisors and professional staff members.
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30 |
Recommends changes to policies and establishes procedures, as appropriate, to enhance the effectiveness and communication of benefit programs.
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10 |
Oversees organization-wide communications and training concerning benefit programs.
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10 |
| Works on employee benefit issues that are diverse in scope and require an understanding of current benefit trends. | 10 |
Develops and administers department schedules and performance requirements.
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5 |
Represents the organization at system-wide meetings.
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5 |
| As the Disability Management Coordinator, acts as the central point of contact for all cases pertaining to disability management for faculty and staff. Oversee the Disability Management Program. Facilitates the interactive process/reasonable accommodation process with the employee, their supervisor, health care providers, union representatives, and other resources as needed. Ensure accurate, timely, and complete information is documented to ensure the University's compliance with federal and state laws (ADA & FEHA). Maintain strict confidentiality standards of medical and sensitive personal information as required by federal and state regulations. Complete vocational/medical separation assessments and make appropriate recommendations to departments. | 30 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Has thorough knowledge of organization benefit programs, current business and benefit trends and organization policies and procedures. | Required |
| Demonstrates knowledge of budget management process. | Required |
| Has highly effective written and verbal communication skills to convey technical and complex benefit program information in a clear and concise manner to all levels of the organization. | Required |
| Is able to work in a highly collaborative manner, establish priorities, goals/objectives and timelines. | Required |
| Demonstrates ability to delegate and oversee assignments to ensure successful and timely completion as well as to obtain the cooperation of others within and outside the unit. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Environment
Working Environment
| Other University Setting |
Other Requirements
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Environmental Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |