The State Office of Risk Management (SORM) is looking for an industry training consultant to support training initiatives for workers’ compensation claims adjusters and other industry professionals. As the industry training consultant, you will create training courses, online training modules, and other training content to ensure internal staff and external client entities are educated on appropriate policies, rules, law, and systems. You will also serve as the facilitator of the Claims Coordinator Council to help build relationships with external workers’ compensation claims coordinators who assist injured workers through the claims process.
Work involves consulting with management on training needs specific to the agency’s mission and planning, developing, and conducting educational training for staff and clients. You will develop curricula for instructor led or self-paced training courses, as well as create additional communication materials such as presentations, articles, and web content. Additional responsibilities may include assisting with video scripts, performing educational training on camera; speaking at seminars and other engagements; and cultivating close relationships with eternal stakeholders. This person works closely with other training consultants and reports directly to the Director of Agency Relations.
Learn more about this opportunity by reading the full job description for the Industry Trainer (Education Specialist III; 24-0116 PDF) position and apply below.
The Office
The State Office of Risk Management is a unique state agency with an environment of creativity and collaboration. Our employees appreciate the warm atmosphere, mutual respect, progressive approach, engagement, and genuine community that comes from truly caring about each other and what we can do together. We don’t do silos, and your voice and happiness is as important as your skill. We take pride in our mission, our colleagues, and our belonging.
Advantages of working with SORM:
- Casual dress code
- Open and accepting environment
- Wellness and employee engagement activities
- Much more.
Advantages of working for the State:
- State Medical/dental/vision benefits
- Free downtown parking
- Employee Assistance Program from legal services to mental health
- Transit discounts
- State discounts are offered at many stores, hotels, cell phone service providers, and more!
The Texas State Office of Risk Management is administratively attached to the Office of the Attorney General and is governed by a five-member Board. The Office is charged by law to administer insurance services obtained by Texas state agencies, including the self-insured government employees workers’ compensation insurance program and the state risk management programs. Its mission is to enable State of Texas agencies to protect their employees, the general public, and the State’s physical and financial assets by reducing and controlling risk in the most efficient and cost effective manner.
How to Apply
You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career System.
Or, you can mail a State of Texas application (Word) to:
- Linda Griffin, Director of Talent Management
- State Office of Risk Management
- P.O. Box 13777
- Austin, TX 78711-3777
Applicants may direct inquiries to Linda Griffin, Director of Talent Management, at linda.griffin@sorm.texas.gov.