Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Evaluate and assess disability claims to determine candidates suitable for vocational case management services.

• Review requests for accommodations and guide customers through an interactive process to achieve successful accommodation results.

• Provide consultative support to Claims teams by clarifying vocational and/or medical details.

• Assist in delivering high-quality vocational services and accommodation efforts related to ADA and PWFA requests.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure a safe and timely return to work for claimants.

• Evaluate claimants’ return-to-work requirements via phone and outline work objectives.

• Manage a designated caseload for return-to-work and/or accommodation services.

• Design and implement comprehensive vocational and/or accommodation plans.

• Aid claims partners in grasping occupational demands, skill transferability, reasonable job accommodations, and policy language.

• Work alongside claims specialists, managers, nurses, behavioral health experts, and physicians to analyze medical documentation and formulate recommendations.

• Professionally communicate opinions via email, telephone, and written correspondence.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or a related discipline.

• Certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient computer and technical skills.

• Experience working with individuals with physical and/or mental disabilities.

• Strong analytical skills with a grasp of occupational titles and experience with transferable skills analyses.

• Familiarity with vocational resources such as the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, O*NET, ERI, OOH, and OASYS.

• Knowledge of ADAAA, PWFA, EEOC, and reasonable accommodations.

• Experience assisting individuals with disabilities in returning to the workforce through job-seeking skills training and job placement support.

• Background in insurance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Clearly defined career tracks and job levels.

• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities.

• PTO/parental leave.

• Competitive 401K and employee benefits.

• Free financial counseling, health coaching, and employee assistance program.

• Tuition assistance program.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Productivity/technology tools and training.

• Eligibility for the Annual Incentive Program (discretionary).

• Potential for long-term incentives and sales incentives.

• Comprehensive standard benefits package.