Job description

Johnston County Public Schools

Job Description

TITLE: Director of Risk Management

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS: A four-year degree from an accredited institution with experience in Business, Human Resources, Nursing, Health Care, Risk Management, Insurance, Education, or related area.

REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer

SALARY RANGE: $65,868 - $90,132 depending upon experience and education.

JOB GOAL: To develop a comprehensive Risk Management Program that provides for appropriate insurance coverage at the lowest possible cost to the taxpayers of Johnston County. To coordinate efforts to control or mitigate loss from conditions and activities involving unsafe working conditions, employee accidents or injuries, citizen claims against the School Board, property or vehicle damage or related events.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The core functions of the Director of Risk Management are to; identify potential risk, develop alternatives, decide upon and implement Risk Management strategies, and evaluate and monitor claims, processes, successes, and areas of improvement.

Manages the school system Risk Management Program, including, commercial insurance, workers compensation, insurance within state agencies, student accident, and budget of all policies.

Develops, recommends, and assists in implementation of goals and objectives for all components of the risk management program to include workers’ compensation, medical treatment, and loss prevention.

Provides guidance to school system staff, principals, and teachers on matters of risk management, insurance, workers’ compensation, and loss prevention.

Consults with attorneys on legal issues regarding liability and risk to school system; assist board attorneys with research as required.

Consults with and assists insurance companies’ claims department and/or appointed legal counsel in all matters related to claims and litigation by and/or against school system.

Reviews contractual documents and service agreements of school system to insure insurance requirements are properly stated and that hold harmless and indemnity agreements are sufficient.

Prepares bid specifications and applications for insurance (with assistance from the Purchasing Accountant), negotiates insurance coverage as needed, and ensures appropriate certificates of insurance are obtained.

Audits insurance policies for proper billing.

Files insurance claims related to JCPS and maintain records of claims and losses.

Serves as liaison with school system staff, principals, and rehabilitation specialists (case management) to get employees back to work from all workers’ compensation injuries in a safe and timely manner.

Communicates directly with injured employees, health care providers, and case managers to ensure that appropriate care is delivered in a timely manner.

Coordinates all hearings and appeals to defend and protect JCPS from erroneous claims that result in monetary savings for JCPS.

Interprets and applies federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.

Serves as a role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organizational core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer driven, and valuing diversity.

Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

SALARY

Director Scale. Placement depends upon experience and education.

BENEFITS

State Retirement Plan, State Health Insurance, Dental/Vision, 457/403(b) Plans, Disability, and Supplemental Insurance Options.

APPLY AT https://johnstoncountync.ted.peopleadmin.com/hire/index.aspx

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,868.00 - $90,132.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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