Assistant Risk Manager

NOTE: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY, ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY AT EXTERNAL LINK PROVIDED

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Health Science, Health Education, Risk Management or related field  and  three years of professional level experience in healthcare and/or health plans, weight management, fitness and  wellness programs or any  equivalent combination of related training and  experience.  Applicants within six months of meeting the education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.

A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.   If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.

Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

Position Summary:
This is highly responsible, professional and supervisory work, developing and implementing operational strategies, policies and procedures as well as providing oversight, organization, management and direction of the Risk Management Division of the Budget and Fiscal Services Department.  This position is responsible for administering employee wellness & health awareness programs, oversight of the administration of the health plans and managing the strategic operation of the Employee Health Center.   A high level of initiative, independent judgment, and the ability to interpret and apply complex laws and regulations is required.

An employee assigned to this classification implements solutions in the design and development of the County's Risk Management, Safety and Insurance programs, including accident prevention, employee wellness, occupational health, construction risk, workers' compensation and claims management programs.

Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained.

Examples of Duties:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.

Exudes a positive customer service focus.

Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.
Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation.

Assists with integrated loss prevention and control services for the County's operational risks through employee training and programs in the areas of Workers' Compensation, employee wellness and occupational health services, safety and loss control, property and liability claims administration, the purchase of insurance and the management of self-insurance programs, risk assessment, and consulting services to County departments.

Oversees the general operations of the Employee Health Center; ensures the clinics' operations are efficient and meets the needs of employees'; assists the practice manager with oversight of staff and practice policies and procedures.

Responsible for overseeing education, resources, and opportunities to the employees of the County to live healthier lives; coordinates wellness events, seminars, and various preventive health programs to County employees throughout the year.

Ensures compliance with Health Center Contract; aligns County wellness initiatives with the Health Center's goals.

Manages operational budget for the self-insurance funds.  Assists in preparing budget; preparing purchase requisitions; maintaining budget spreadsheet for all revenues and expenses.

Administers the Drug testing and Drug-free Workplace Program including pre-hire, promotional, random DOT, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, workers' compensation and follow-up testing in compliance with FL Statute 440.

Coordinates the occupational health program including scheduling, completion of required paperwork, notifying HR of results and invoicing responsible departments.

Works with department heads, Constitutional Officers, and their representatives to integrate health, wellness, and safety programs.

Prepares, distributes, and maintains a variety of report; collects data on health care claims (i.e. worker's compensation, health care claims, etc.).

Adheres to all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements dealing with confidential health and fitness information.
 
Coordinates with the Employee Assistance Program vendor, Human Resources and Department Director to ensure that employees going through the substance abuse rehabilitation process our complying with the requirements of the program.

Investigates and analyzes workers compensation accident claims.

Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to perform required duties.

Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of standard principles, methods, and theories related to wellness and preventive health programs.

Knowledge of standard principles, methods, and theories related to management and supervision of employees.

Knowledge of occupational health, safety & accident prevention principles and practices.

Knowledge of computers and relevant software.

Knowledge of applicable Federal laws and regulations.

Demonstrate knowledge and expertise of in the technical areas of Risk Management.

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work activities and manage several tasks at once in an efficient manner.

Ability to identify and understand complex problems and concepts, apply logical thinking and quantitative methods to gathering and analyzing information, make decisions and exercise good judgment based on available data, design solutions to problems, and formulate and articulate action plans proactively and collaboratively.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the public.

Ability to communicate effectively and maintain cooperative relationships with members of agencies outside the County.

Ability to write memoranda, detailed reports and analyses.

Demonstrate ability to manage Third Party Administrator and vendor contracts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.