Puget Sound Workers’ Compensation Trust and Unemployment Pool (PSWCT/UP) seeks a Claims Consultant to evaluate, process, and manage time-loss and medical-only workers’ compensation claims within the guidelines of Washington State industrial insurance laws and regulations, documenting activities, and conveying information regarding claims and benefits.

Puget Sound Workers’ Compensation Trust & Unemployment Pool (WCTUP), under the administrative oversight of Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD), is a group self-insured program that provides coverage for, and management of, workplace injuries and unemployment compensation claims for 33 school districts, PSESD, and their 45,000 employees in 6 counties within the state of Washington.

PSESD is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts and state approved charter and private schools in Washington. Serving over 39% of Washington’s K-12 public school students, our agency provides critical services designed to ensure that our students are ready to enter school, achieve at high levels in the K-12 system, and succeed in postsecondary endeavors. We are committed to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization driven by equity in education. To learn more about PSESD, visit www.psesd.org/about-psesd.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in job-related field, or High School diploma/GED and progressively responsible work-related experience
• Previous experience managing Washington State workers’ compensation time-loss claims
• Currently hold or are actively pursuing Washington State-certified claims administrator designation

Preferred Qualifications

• Origami Claims Management System proficiency
• Experience executing claim reviews with clients
• Currently hold or are actively pursuing any claims management related designation

Applicants are required to include the following attachments in order to be considered:

• Cover Letter: Clearly reflect how you meet the minimum qualifications (and preferred qualifications if applicable).
• Resume: Provide complete chronological resume including all work history along with dates of employment (month and year) and job responsibilities,  education, and certifications.
  • Please note that salary placements for selected candidates will be based on related experience detailed in the resume provided via the application process.
  • Additional Documents: In some cases, additional documents may be required and will be specified in the job opening announcement/advertisement.

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Location: Office based in Renton with possibility of remote work (remote work to be completed within Washington State only)
Job Type: Full time, year 'round 
Hiring Salary Range: $84,934.00 - $111,441.00 Annually (Band L)
Full Salary Range: $84,934.00 - $123,010.00 Annually (Band L)
Department: Workers' Compensation Trust and Unemployment Pool

We attract, retain, and motivate exceptional people with an equitable and competitive compensation package. Salary offers consider candidate qualifications and relevant experience. New hires at Puget Sound ESD start employment on or around the 1st and 15th of each month. For awareness and planning purposes, linked here are the dates through August 2025.

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Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program
• 24 annual leave days per year
• 12 sick days
• 12 paid holidays
• Participation in Washington State Department of Retirement System
• Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan
• Subsidized ORCA card, free parking, and electric car charging stations (Renton office)

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Open until filled.  There are (2) two FTE positions to be filled for this position, one internal and the other as external vacancy.

For the External vacancy candidates, please submit a complete application by best consideration date of 8/26/2024. First Interviews are tentatively scheduled for 9/12/2024 in person at the Renton office.

Jobs are listed here for information only. 

To apply for a specific open position, you must be a registered applicant in the PSESD - School Jobs and apply specifically for each position for which you wish to be considered.

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The Puget Sound Workers’ Compensation Trust and Unemployment Pool is a self-insured pool for workers’ compensation coverage and unemployment compensation. Learn more at https://pswctup.org/

800 Oakesdale Avenue SW Renton, WA 98057 | www.psesd.org/careers