Working Title: Workers Compensation Coordinator
Job Class: Human Resources Specialist 2
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 92939
Location : Statewide
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 03/20/2026
Closing Date : 03/26/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Confidential
Division/Unit : DCT Support Services - Hum Res DCT Work Comp Staff
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - up to 5% for meetings and on-site as needed
Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MAPE
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.
This position requires an employee to be onsite in St. Peter, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.
Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) is available on a limited basis.
Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework.
Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address above may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
As the Workers Compensation Coordinator, you''ll manage workers' compensation claims for Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) service line assignments. In this role you will provide expert direction on injury reporting and workers' compensation claim management to all parties.
This role requires consultation expertise and support to DCT management and supervisors regarding workers' compensation laws and procedures in accordance with labor relations as defined in M.S. 13.37. Additionally, you'll provide case management to injured employees to ensure they receive appropriate care, accurate benefits and are returned to work in a timely manner, while controlling costs and evaluating all injuries according to both State and Federal OSHA laws and accurately identify mandatory reporting requirements to avoid reporting penalties.
Responsibilities to also include:
Evaluating all injuries according to both State and Federal Law and independently determine if it meets OSHA recordable requirements.
Coordination and facilitation of work-injury related transitional duty for injured employees with temporary restrictions and facilitate the process for permanent restrictions ensuring compliance with physician recommendations and department policies and guidelines.
Develop, implement and conduct training programs for employees, supervisors and managers regarding workers' compensation incident reporting, expectations and return to work program.
Minimum Qualifications
2 years of experience managing workers compensation claims. Experience must demonstrate:
Thorough knowledge of the workers' compensation law and its administration;
Knowledge of basic medical and legal terminology;
Understanding of managed care and workers' compensation claims processing procedures;
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate and communicate with managers, supervisors, and employees to facilitate early returns to work and control costs;
Strong problem solving skills, computer skills and the ability to process reports, claims in a timely manner.
Preferred Qualifications
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Experience with OSHA recordkeeping;
Experience working with attorneys on workers' compensation settlements;
Knowledge of the state's Human Resource and Workers Compensation systems, related laws, agreements, policies, and administrative procedures;
Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and Minnesota Paid Leave (MPL)
Ability to analyze complex and difficult workers' compensation cases and correlate them to safety concerns as well as ability to prepare statistical reports and provide recommendations to lower accident rates, workers' compensation costs and lost time rates.
Additional Requirements
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
