Workers Compensation Program Coordinator

Job description

Workers Compensation Program Coordinator

Hybrid



Recruitment # 251017-9364MP-001





Location Hartford, CT



Date Opened 10/24/2025 12:00:00 AM



Salary $91,254* - $124,422/year (*Employees new to state service start at the minimum)



Job Type Open to the Public



Close Date 10/31/2025 11:59:00 PM





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The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Workers Compensation Program, administered through the Department of Administrative Services (DAS (https://portal.ct.gov/das/about-das?language=en_US) ), Shared Services Division is accepting applications for a Workers Compensation Program Coordinator (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=9364MP&R1=&R3=) in Hartford.















WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU













+ Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!



+ Professional growth and development opportunities.





+ A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees.





POSITION HIGHLIGHTS









+ 40 hours/week, 8 hours/day.



+ Monday - Friday.





+ First Shift.



+ Hybrid.



+ Location: Hartford.













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 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.











Watch the video below to see what it's like to be a State of Connecticut employee!





















Selection Plan



FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8sOb10qYXQ) ! Need more resources?

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:





+ Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date.

You must specify your qualifications on your application.

The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.





+ Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application.

To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited.

If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.





+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process.

As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position.

This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.





+ Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application.

Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.





+ Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline.

You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.

Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting.

Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.





+ Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.





+ Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.





AFTER YOU APPLY:





+ Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date.

If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).





+ Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role.

To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=IT&preview=1) to make the best impression!



+ Stay Connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.





+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.





+ Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.

Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics (https://portal.ct.gov/ethics) .







QUESTIONS?

WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly.

For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions.

If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Brittney Woodley at brittney.woodley@ct.gov.

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!



PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Administrative Services this class is accountable for directing the loss control and/or risk management activities of the Workers Compensation Program.



EXAMPLES OF DUTIES







+ Directs staff and operations of the Workers Compensation Program;



+ Coordinates, plans and manages loss control and/or risk management programs;



+ Analyzes loss control and/or injury and/or illness data by agency and facility to determine trends and address specific areas of concern;



+ Prepares reports on safety, accident prevention, loss control and risk management for agency distribution;



+ Recommends policies and procedures for risk management;



+ Plans, implements, evaluates and promotes occupational safety and health programs;



+ Provides consultative and technical assistance to agencies, physicians, attorneys and claimants;



+ Communicates with other governmental agencies involved with occupational health and assists with development of inter-agency programs;



+ Gathers, analyzes and summarizes fiscal and programmatic data;



+ Maintains and generates reports from program's database;



+ Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;



+ Performs related duties as required.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY







+ Considerable knowledge of



+ occupational safety and health;



+ loss control and risk management;







+ Knowledge of



+ current educational and training techniques;



+ research methods and techniques;







+ Considerable



+ interpersonal skills;



+ oral and written communication skills;







+ Considerable ability to



+ plan, develop, implement and evaluate training programs;



+ manage, analyze and summarize fiscal and programmatic data.











MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of experience in risk management, loss control, claims adjustment, occupational safety and health or contract management.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been professional experience primarily involved in loss control and/or risk management activities in the area of Workers Compensation and occupational safety and health.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED





+ College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.



+ A Master's degree in business administration, occupational safety or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.





PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS





+ Experience applying State of Connecticut Workers’ Compensation statutes.





+ Experience determining root causes of accidents.





+ Experience having direct oversight of a Workers' Compensation third party administrator for adherence to contractual obligations.





+ Experience developing a safety committee.





+ Experience developing a return-to-work program for injured workers.







SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain certification as a Certified Safety Specialist from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.



Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.



ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec.

5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.

As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.













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