Vocational Case Manager

Enlyte•Helena, MT

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time, hybrid position. The candidate must be located in the Helena, MT area due to regular local travel. Join our compassionate team and help make a positive difference in an injured person’s life. As a qualified Vocational Case Manager, you will provide counseling and expertise to individuals with employment-related psychological or physical challenges, assess readiness for employment, skills, and identify vocational alternatives that are within an individual’s current skill and functional ability levels.

Requirements

Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in vocational evaluation, special education, behavioral psychology, or related field required.
CRC, CCM, CDMS, LRC, or CVE eligibility required.
Prior industry-related experience in workers’ compensation preferred.
Must meet all vocational case management eligibility requirements of the state/jurisdiction of hire.
Ability to work independently.
Knowledge of basic computer skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook Email.
Proficient grammar, sentence structure, and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Must have reliable internet.
Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel to and attend in-person appointments with injured workers in assigned geography.

Nice To Haves

Master’s level and/or advanced study strongly preferred or as required by state law.
Actual certification preferred, or as required by state law.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate advanced knowledge, skills, and competency in the application of vocational case management standards of practice.
Conduct comprehensive vocational assessments to recommend and coordinate injured worker participation in various programs, activities, and services designed to prepare them for reentry in the workplace.
Review assessments, interviews and tests, alongside medical information to formulate vocational goals.
Collaborate with treating physicians and therapists to advocate for and coordinate medical assessments to aid in counseling the injured worker on vocational alternatives.
Work with past or present employers and employment facilities to advocate for modifications of job duties based on medical limitations and the individual’s functional assessment.
Research and recommend training programs to individuals, and coordinate/monitor participation.
Facilitate return to work by providing job search skills to injured workers.
Serve as representative of the Company in communications with attorneys, insurance carriers, physicians, employers, and injured workers.
Perform other duties such as coordinate appointments, maintain files, prepare reports, communicate with outside parties, provide expert testimony, and potentially train new staff.