I've referenced the Pinnacol Foundation in previous postings. Yesterday Kyle Dyer of 9News interviewed Jordan Vigil. Jordan, who's father was severely injured in a work-related accident, is a recipient of a scholarship through the Pinnacol Foundation. Over the last 13
years, scholarships totaling nearly $3 million have been awarded to the
children of Colorado workers who were killed or seriously injured in
work-related accidents. For the 2013-14 school year the Pinnacol Foundation awarded $400,000 in scholarships to 112
students across Colorado.
After a serious workplace accident, families often struggle
financially, physically and emotionally. The children may need to take
on more responsibility than their peers - from working part-time jobs to
taking care of a parent who is unable to work. In 2000 the Pinnacol Foundation
was created to assist those families after a workplace accident.
Since its inception the Pinnacol Foundation has awarded
scholarships to nearly 400 children of injured workers. Students can use
the funds at any accredited institution of higher learning for
vocational training and undergraduate degrees, and may reapply up to
five years or to age 25.To qualify for a Pinnacol Foundation scholarship the student must be
the child of a worker killed or
seriously injured in a work-related accident while employed
by a Colorado-based business. Scholarships are awarded to
students regardless of the insurance carrier. Scholarship applications
are accepted annually January 1 through March 31. The selection
committee convenes each May to determine the awards.You can learn more about the program here: http://www.pinnacol.com/foundation.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Looking for a few good Underwriters!
We are in the market for experienced Underwriters to write and price workers’ compensation insurance policies, review and resolve policy problems, and proactively manage a book of business. Successful candidates will have a minimum of 3 to 5 years related experience in property/casualty insurance underwriting with direct experience with workers’ compensation insurance a plus. Strong interpersonal, customer service, analytical and presentation skills, along with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required. Underwriting is half of our world (the other half is claims handling) so these are key positions and a great opportunity for those with related experience to join our company. We ask that if interested, you please complete an application via our company website.
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Return to Work Consultant opportunity now available!
Here is an opportunity that is not available very often. We are looking for a Return to Work Consultant to join our team of
professionals who provide education & guidance to policyholders on returning
injured workers to the work place. The successful candidate for this position will have experience in
working with employers, identifying modified duty
tasks, presenting seminars and or public speaking, and developing and
implementing modified duty work programs.
Must have a strong customer orientation and desire to work with an
organization where exceeding expectations is the norm. The Return to Work Consultant requires a BA/BS degree with a Masters
degree in vocational rehabilitation or counseling, physical or occupational
therapy with current certification preferred. If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you! As always, we ask that candidates fill out an application on-line via our company website. If you have any questions regarding this position you can also let me know through the leave a comment feature.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Several new opportunities now available!
The summer of 2013 is proving to be a lot busier than those of recent years which I think is a clear indication that the U.S. is slowly recovering from the recession. All indications are that hiring is picking up on a national level and we are seeing that at the local level as well. Anyone who has recently visited our Careers page on our company website can see we have a fair number of opportunities available and this morning I just added two more.
The first one is for the position of Corporate Services Manager. That's the official title and as someone who works in HR I'm the first to admit that sometimes the titles we come up with don't tell you what the position really does. This position manages our Records, Mail, and Print operations. As an insurance company we send and receive a large amount of paperwork, more and more of it electronic, but still a sizeable amount in hard copy. The Corporate Services Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining policies and procedures for Records, Mail and Print operations while maintaining and improving overall Records, Print and Mail efficiency without sacrificing quality and timely delivery of services. It also provides sound leadership by selecting, training, developing and motivating employees to execute all responsibilities in order to meet corporate and department objectives. Candidates will need excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with subordinates, customers, vendors and all levels of Pinnacol staff. The ability to handle diverse situations and problems inherent to managing a large staff, strong critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities, and excellent organization skills - ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks and prioritize work and labor effectively – are required. For this position you will need a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field along with 3 years of experience in records management or insurance operations. 3-5 years of supervisory experience is preferred with a working knowledge of bar code technology, imaging and/or micro-graphics as well as print/mail room operations desirable. This position can be on call at any time and, in emergency cases, the employee must be able to respond to a pager within fifteen minutes and have the ability to return to the workplace within one hour if required.
The second newly posted opportunity is for a Team Nurse Case Manager. This position provides telephonic case management handling the medical aspects of workers' compensation claims. Our Nurses play an integral role in the effective and compassionate management of injured workers claims. They perform self-directed, professional level work in a fast paced team environment as they interact with injured workers, policyholders, and providers. Most of our Team Nurse Case Managers come from a clinical environment and bring a broad clinical background. Experience with rehabilitation, occupational health, managed care, or emergency nursing is preferred and direct insurance exposure, though not required, is a plus. As you might expect, a current Colorado RN license is also required. If you are an RN who has perhaps thought about making a change from the traditional clinical nursing world, this opportunity might be worth exploring!
If these two positions seem like a good match with your background and experience we would love to hear from you. As always, we ask that, if interested, you please complete an on-line application.
The first one is for the position of Corporate Services Manager. That's the official title and as someone who works in HR I'm the first to admit that sometimes the titles we come up with don't tell you what the position really does. This position manages our Records, Mail, and Print operations. As an insurance company we send and receive a large amount of paperwork, more and more of it electronic, but still a sizeable amount in hard copy. The Corporate Services Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining policies and procedures for Records, Mail and Print operations while maintaining and improving overall Records, Print and Mail efficiency without sacrificing quality and timely delivery of services. It also provides sound leadership by selecting, training, developing and motivating employees to execute all responsibilities in order to meet corporate and department objectives. Candidates will need excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with subordinates, customers, vendors and all levels of Pinnacol staff. The ability to handle diverse situations and problems inherent to managing a large staff, strong critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities, and excellent organization skills - ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks and prioritize work and labor effectively – are required. For this position you will need a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field along with 3 years of experience in records management or insurance operations. 3-5 years of supervisory experience is preferred with a working knowledge of bar code technology, imaging and/or micro-graphics as well as print/mail room operations desirable. This position can be on call at any time and, in emergency cases, the employee must be able to respond to a pager within fifteen minutes and have the ability to return to the workplace within one hour if required.
The second newly posted opportunity is for a Team Nurse Case Manager. This position provides telephonic case management handling the medical aspects of workers' compensation claims. Our Nurses play an integral role in the effective and compassionate management of injured workers claims. They perform self-directed, professional level work in a fast paced team environment as they interact with injured workers, policyholders, and providers. Most of our Team Nurse Case Managers come from a clinical environment and bring a broad clinical background. Experience with rehabilitation, occupational health, managed care, or emergency nursing is preferred and direct insurance exposure, though not required, is a plus. As you might expect, a current Colorado RN license is also required. If you are an RN who has perhaps thought about making a change from the traditional clinical nursing world, this opportunity might be worth exploring!
If these two positions seem like a good match with your background and experience we would love to hear from you. As always, we ask that, if interested, you please complete an on-line application.
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