Brian Kost
About Brian Kost
Brian Kost serves as the Sr. Director of Workplace Possibilities and Vocational Case Management Services at The Standard, where he focuses on enhancing return-to-work outcomes through innovative program design. He has extensive experience in workers' compensation, vocational rehabilitation, and compliance with ADA-AA and FMLA regulations.
Work at The Standard
Brian Kost has served as the Senior Director of Workplace Possibilities and Vocational Case Management Services at The Standard since 2007. In this role, he focuses on enhancing return-to-work outcomes through innovative program design. His leadership in developing the Workplace Possibilities program aims to connect employer health management initiatives with disability insurance management services. This program addresses the needs of both employers and employees, facilitating smoother transitions back to work.
Education and Expertise
Brian Kost earned a Master of Arts degree in Career and Guidance Counseling from Chapman University. His educational background supports his expertise in vocational rehabilitation, ergonomics, and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADA-AA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This knowledge is integral to his role in absence management, where he applies his skills to improve workplace accommodations.
Background
Before joining The Standard, Brian Kost worked as an Absence Management Consultant at Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon from 2005 to 2006. His experience in this position contributed to his understanding of workers' compensation and stay-at-work services. His career has been dedicated to improving workplace outcomes and supporting employees in their return-to-work journeys.
Achievements
Brian Kost is recognized for developing the Workplace Possibilities program, which effectively bridges the gap between employer health management programs and disability insurance management services. His contributions have significantly impacted return-to-work strategies and have enhanced workplace accommodations through his specialization in vocational rehabilitation and ergonomics.