Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant – Benefit Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maine, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Review, analyze, and interpret vocational and medical data.

• Evaluate vocational information and provide insights on duties and demands.

• Collaborate with employers, claimants, healthcare providers, and internal resources to support return-to-work and stay-at-work initiatives.

• Act as a vocational subject matter expert and consultative resource for claims professionals, Return-to-Work Specialists, and business partners.

• Utilize vocational expertise by evaluating and synthesizing claim file information to present balanced conclusions.

• Articulate complex vocational topics clearly in both written and verbal communication.

• Identify, develop, coordinate, and implement intricate vocational rehabilitation and return-to-work strategies.

• Collect vocational and medical documentation to guide claim direction.

• Execute thorough forensic vocational assessments.

• Mentor claims professionals to enhance their vocational knowledge.

• Improve vocational practices, resources, training, and operational efficiency.

• Create and deliver vocational training and provide mentorship to vocational colleagues.

• Represent the vocational team in cross-functional projects and committees.

• Offer technical guidance and support to Return-to-Work Specialists.

• Conduct virtual ergonomic worksite assessments and provide expert recommendations.

• Perform quality assurance reviews and establish vocational best practices, workflows, and policy guidance.

• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation or a related discipline.

• Certification in rehabilitation counseling, disability management, or case management is required.

• 3+ years of vocational experience is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent professional judgment in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

• Must maintain professional certifications.

• Complete necessary educational activities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Award-winning workplace culture.

• Commitment to inclusion and diversity.

• Performance-Based Incentive Plans.

• Competitive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.

• Generous paid time off, including time allocated for volunteering.

• Up to 9.5% employer contribution to 401(k).

• Mental health support services.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Options for student loan repayment.

• Tuition reimbursement programs.

• Flexible work environments.

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.

• Insurance coverage options.

• Paid time off.

• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match of up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution regardless of personal contributions.