Vocational Specialist

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PRIMARY PURPOSE: To develop and provide vocational services as specified by the referral source for individuals with occupational and non-occupational injuries and disabilities. To provide vocational services through multiple platforms such as in person, virtually, telephonically or a combination thereof.

• Reviews employee/IW current capacities and work history
• Secures NFP location within employee capacities and geographic area
• Completes safety screen for NFP location
• Completes TWP documentation
  • Job offer letter
  • NFP Job Analysis
  • Program agreement
  • Time tracking mechanism
  • Letter to medical provider
• Communicates with employer specific to NFP placement
• Coordinates and attends (virtually) initial meeting at NFP
• Trains NFP supervisor on employee capacities and expectations
• Calls into NFP meeting to review placement documentation
• Oversees modified duty work at NFP site
• Documents all activity in case management claims system
• Collaborates with other members of the RTW Team to move to full duty RTW

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), or Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS), or Certified Case Manager (CCM). Highly desired certification is the CRC or CVE.

Four (4) years’ experience in job placement and development involving participants with occupational and/or non-occupational injuries or disabilities to include a minimum of 1 year of experience with vocational evaluations or counseling or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Problem solving and organizational skills
• Proven ability to work independently and off-site
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to navigate electronic files and paperless systems
• Ability to utilize proprietary software effectively for virtual service delivery
• Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

NOTE: Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.