Workers Compensation Program Coordinator
The Connecticut Workers Compensation Program, administered through the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Shared Services Division is accepting applications for a Workers Compensation Program Coordinator in Hartford.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Hybrid.
- First Shift.
- Monday - Friday.
- Full Time, 8 hours/day
- Location: 450 Columbus Boulevard in Hartford, CT.
THE ROLE
The State of Connecticut Workers Compensation Program, administered through the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Shared Services Division is dedicated to maintaining a responsive, cost-effective program that supports injured employees while ensuring compliance with statutory and operational requirements. We partner with State agencies to uphold program standards, promote workplace safety, and manage claims efficiently. The program is centrally administered and supported by a contracted Third-Party Administrator (TPA) responsible for claims adjusting, medical provider networks, and related managed care services.
As a Workers Compensation Program Coordinator, you will play a vital role in overseeing the TPA’s performance, guiding agency staff, and advancing the State’s commitment to safe and healthy workplaces. This position is essential to fulfilling our mission, meeting statutory obligations, and achieving program goals.
Discover the opportunity to:
- Analyze claims and injury data using Excel (Pivot Tables) and Microsoft Access to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Coordinate and oversee the work of the Third-Party Administrator, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and performance standards.
- Attend Workers’ Compensation hearings, if applicable, and claim file reviews, representing the program’s interests and ensuring timely resolution of matters.
- Apply and interpret Connecticut Workers’ Compensation laws and regulations to guide agency and employee inquiries.
- Promote injury prevention and safety initiatives by collaborating with agencies on loss control programs.
- Conduct job hazard analyses to identify risks and recommend corrective actions to prevent employee accidents and injuries.
ABOUT US
DAS provides timely and cost-effective services to state agencies, state employees, municipalities, private industry, and the public. DAS offers a diverse array of programs, encompassing statewide human resources, information technology, fleet vehicle services, building and construction, procurement, grants administration, and beyond.