Settlements/Return to Work Coordinator

Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department is accepting applications for at least one (1) Permanent, Full-Time Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) or a highly qualified Staff Services Analyst (SSA) as the Settlements Coordinator for the Human Resources Benefit Unit. This position is under the direct supervision of the Human Resources Benefit Manager (Staff Services Manager I). Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

The AGPA/SSA will serve as the Settlement Authority Review Analyst responsible for monitoring, managing and closing complex workers compensation claims and will share the responsibility with other Return-to-Work Coordinators, to plan, organize, and manage the hospital's Return-to-Work Program. The Return-to-Work Coordinator serves as the hospital's liaison for injured workers, the medical providers, management, and the State Compensation Insurance Fund.

Desired Qualifications : The Human Resources Benefits Unit is looking for a highly analytical, motivated, and meticulous professional. Experience in workers compensation, return to work practices, and/or human resource processes and practices is greatly desired. Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe, and PowerPoint is required.

The successful candidate will be required to maintain a professional appearance even while under intense pressure and multiple deadlines. The analyst must have excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and multi-tasking abilities. The incumbent must have excellent interpersonal skills and work with all levels of hospital management, the Department of State Hospitals Workers' Compensation and Human Resources Units, and State Compensation Insurance Fund.

The individual must be willing to work overtime as required on demand with little or last-minute notice and may be required to travel. Excellent attendance and dependability are a must and critical for a position of this level of responsibility

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS: A Statement of Qualifications is required for this position. The SOQ must be typed, single spaced, maximum of two single pages in length and 12-point Arial font. Your SOQ response must include your first and last name, position applying for and "Statement of Qualifications". The questions must be restated and numbered in the same order as listed on the bulletin. A notation or reference to other materials such as resumes or applications will not be considered and will not substitute the SOQ. Please address the following questions:

Provide your experience performing analytical duties, including gathering and analyzing data, identifying barriers and making recommendations and outcomes.

Describe your experience prioritizing multiple high-level assignments and provide an example of how you were able to complete assignments with conflicting deadlines.

Describe in detail your knowledge and experience of the Workers Compensation/Return to Work process.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital and was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
• STAFF SERVICES ANALYST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-450202

Position #(s):
502-543-5393-XXX

Working Title:
Settlements/Return to Work Coordinator

Classification:
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST $5,855.00 - $7,327.00 A

Shall Consider:
STAFF SERVICES ANALYST
$3,749.00 - $4,698.00 A
$4,059.00 - $5,081.00 B
$4,868.00 - $6,093.00 C

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
San Bernardino County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Patton

Department Information
Department of State Hospitals - Patton
3102 E Highland Avenue
Patton, CA 92369
http://www.dsh.ca.gov

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Patton

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Examination/ Employment Application (STD. 678) including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed STD. 678 and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account. Please reference Job Control # (450202) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

Complete Application Packages (including your STD. 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov . Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from PattonHREmploymentUnit@dsh.ca.gov . It is the applicant's responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

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Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 9/27/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of State Hospitals - Patton
Attn: HR Employment Unit
Exam/Hiring Unit
3102 E. Highland Ave
Patton , CA 92369

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals - Patton
HR Employment Unit
3102 East Highland Avenue

Patton , CA 92369
HR is closed on weekends and holidays.
07:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications is required for this position. The SOQ must be typed, single spaced, maximum of two single pages in length and 12-point Arial font. Your SOQ response must include your first and last name, position applying for and "Statement of Qualifications". The questions must be restated and numbered in the same order as listed on the bulletin. A notation or reference to other materials such as resumes or applications will not be considered and will not substitute the SOQ. Please address the following questions:
• Provide your exp erience performing analytical duties, including gathering and analyzing data, identifying barriers and making recommendations and outcomes.
• Describe your experience prioritizing multiple high-level assignments and provide an example of how you were able to complete assignments with conflicting deadlines.
• Describe in detail your knowledge and experience of the Workers Compensation/Return to Work process.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits
Please review the Benefits Summary that may also be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find information on the benefits afforded by membership in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act, and salary ranges and a summary of the Associate Governmental Program Analyst or Staff Services Analyst classification.

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Patton
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources - Employment Unit
(909) 742-5551

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Rachel Guerrero
(909) 742-5243
Rachel.Guerrero@dsh.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.