Vocational Specialist

Sedgwick

7d • $58,000 - $62,000

About The Position

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work® Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Vocational Specialist 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 virtually, telephonically or a combination thereof. ARE YOU AN IDEAL CANDIDATE? We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, who are driven to deliver great work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS), Certified Case Manager (CCM) required.
• 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
• Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and analyzes available medical and return to work information to assist employers and their employees in the return-to-work process.
• Complies with all federal, state, or accreditation standards as set forth by the particular line of business serviced (i.e., state vocational rehabilitation, workers compensation, etc.).
• Completes job analysis, job offer letters and program agreements for placements with non-profit organizations.
• Contacts various employers and other employment resources in the community to develop job opportunities and matches clients with job leads.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

Benefits

• Three Medical, and two dental plans to choose from.
• Tuition reimbursement eligible.
• 401K plan that matches 50% on every $ you put in up to the first 6% you save.
• 4 weeks PTO your first full year.
• A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees