Integrated Disability Management Specialist (Employee Benefits) - Seattle, WA

  We've had a hand in helping build communities for over 100 years. We're listed on Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2006. It pays to work at WaMu. We've added even more benefits to our generous package.Learn more at wamu.com/careers Integrated Disability Management Specialist (Employee Benefits) - Seattle, WA At WaMu, our core values inspire and guide our talented team as they help us write our extraordinary ongoing success story.  We believe that a diverse group of talented, committed individuals—working as a team—can make a real difference. We celebrate our successes, learn from our failures, and keep our egos in check. We also manage to keep a sense of humor along the way.  So if you’re ready for WaMu, read on! The primary function of this position is to work collaboratively with and to support the Manager, Integrated Disability Management Programs, in the development, implementation, and evaluation of disability management programs throughout the enterprise with an emphasis on integration and collaboration.  Effectively partners with several Corporate Groups in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and systems to improve employee health and productivity.  Is responsible for the implementation of a cost-effective disability management strategy designed to address the cost drivers of improved employee health and productivity.  Utilizes web based tools and other methods to deliver programs to the organization.  Monitors the effectiveness of disability management programs and initiatives by measuring and evaluating key performance indicators to ensure continuous improvement. Partners and collaborates with the Manager, Integrated Disability Management Programs to ensure compliance with all federal and state regulatory requirements as appropriate. The primary function of this position is to work collaboratively with and to support the Manager, Integrated Disability Management Programs, in the development, implementation, and evaluation of disability management programs throughout the enterprise with an emphasis on integration and collaboration.  Effectively partners with several Corporate Groups in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and systems to improve employee health and productivity.  Is responsible for the implementation of a cost-effective disability management strategy designed to address the cost drivers of improved employee health and productivity.  Utilizes web based tools and other methods to deliver programs to the organization.  Monitors the effectiveness of disability management programs and initiatives by measuring and evaluating key performance indicators to ensure continuous improvement. Partners and collaborates with the Manager, Integrated Disability Management Programs to ensure compliance with all federal and state regulatory requirements as appropriate.• Ability to assist with the development and implementation of a cost-effective integrated disability management programs• Some baseline knowledge of laws, regulations, and systems governing disability management• Ability to effectively partner with multiple stakeholders to develop and implement successful integrated disability management programs.  • Ability to implement efficient work processes, and problem prevention, identification, and resolution skills.• Superior interpersonal skills, including ability the ability to work with multiple stakeholders.• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, and capabilities to make timely decisions while functioning in a fast paced changing work environment• Ability to guide and set the example in bringing projects to closure and managing work assignments.• Partnering and collaborating on program development and implementation• Partnering and collaborating on program management•   Partnering and collaborating on vendor management• Policy and planning processes• Partnering and collaborating on program measurement and evaluation, and program performance• The ability to proficiently use following software programs: Word, Excel, and Powerpoint Washington Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace differences, welcome diversity, and value a culture of respect.