Supv, Disability Management

Alabama Power Company is seeking a Disability Management Supervisor to lead medical services in the West Region of Southern Company service territory. Located in Birmingham Alabama, this position will be responsible for leading a professional group of occupational health nurses and support personnel to deliver consultations to employees and management on a variety of disability management topics. Consultation is provided on topics such as Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), disability benefits, workers compensation benefits, Americans with Disability Act (ADA), Department of Transportation medical standards, and medical privacy standards, etc. They will be responsible for maintaining an effective network of occupational medical service providers. When an injury or illness impacts the workplace, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with employees and managers in returning employees to work and enabling them to be safe, productive, and informed. This job reports to the Manager of Disability Management, West Region.

Responsibilities include:

+ There is always a DM Consultant available in an “on call” status. Therefore, the DM Supervisor will be prepared to lead and support this 24/7 staff, as necessary. This will include occasional statewide travel.

+ Lead the DM Consultants in day-to-day case management activity to help a workforce of approximately 8,500 employees productive and assist management in remaining compliant with related law, policies, and regulations.

+ Lead the DM Consultants to mitigate the impact of on-the-job injuries to employees and company as relates to quick an appropriate medical care and return to work strategies.

+ Lead the DM Consultants in helping management successfully deal with employee health conditions and fitness for duty situations impacting an employee ability to work productively and safely.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

+ Knowledge of federal / state laws and regulations related to employment (ADA, FMLA, Employment Law) workplace safety, Alabama state workers compensation, and federal labor laws.

+ Knowledge of company policies such as Disability Leave, Sick Leave, FMLA, Safety policy.

+ Knowledge of company benefits such as disability compensation, medical benefits, time off compensation, etc.

Alabama Power provides safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to 1.5 million customers across the lower two-thirds of Alabama.

For more information, visit www.AlabamaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/AlabamaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/AlabamaPower), LinkedIn (Linkedin.com/company/alabama-power), and Instagram (Instagram.com/alabamapower).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 11764

Job Category: Human Resources

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Alabama Power