Develop cost-effective strategies to assist individuals with disabilities in returning to the workplace
Work with Guardian plan holders, employees, and physicians to coordinate return to work opportunities through job accommodations and return to work strategies
Assess claimants medical, psychological condition, social and economic situation, aptitudes, work experience, restrictions and limitations, educational background, and behavioral/motivational factors
Compare assessment with policy rehabilitation provisions and make cost/benefit analysis to develop programs
Maintain proactive dialogue with claimants, plan holders and treatment providers
Cost-effective utilization of vendors to provide rehabilitative services
Coordination with public services/governmental agencies to control costs
Collaborate with Disability Clinical & Vocational Services staff and case managers to reduce duration of disability
Serve as educational resource on vocational rehab aspect of claims
Utilize standard vocational resources effectively to perform occupational assessments; perform transferable skills analyses and labor market surveys
Apply knowledge of the ADAAA to identify effective work-related accommodations
Work with plan holders to identify/effectuate appropriate worksite modifications and transitional work plans

5 or more years of actively providing vocational rehabilitation/case management services to disabled individuals in an insurance setting
Case Management experience strongly preferred
Master’s Degree required, preferred in Rehab Counseling
Receipt of, or eligibility for, certification in profession, such as Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS), Certified Case Manager (CCM)
Excellent verbal and communications skills
Ability to exercise independent & sound judgment in decision making
Strong problem-solving, analytical, clinical, and information research skills
Excellent time management & organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to multi-task with the ability to manage continually changing priorities and the ability to prioritize work based on customer service needs and departmental regulations
The ability to remain flexible due to changing business needs
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OASYS, ERI, OOH, BLS

Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant

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