Vocational Specialist
| Company | Sedgwick Claims Management Services |
|---|---|
| Location | Atlanta, GA, USA |
| Salary | $60000 – $75000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Must hold a specialized certification in one of the following areas: Certification by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC); Case Management (CCM), Disability Management (CDMS)
- Minimum of two (2) years of vocational rehabilitation counseling/placement experience
- Minimum of two (2) years case management experience in the workers’ compensation arena
Responsibilities
- Obtains and analyzes available medical and vocational information including vocational assessment, test results, and functional capacity information to determine suitable job search opportunities and strategies for participants and clients.
- 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.).
- Conducts training programs, job seeking skills training, and Job Club sessions with clients to enhance their ability to successfully secure employment.
- Contacts various employers and other employment resources in the community to develop job opportunities and matches clients with job leads.
- Coaches clients in active job search and/or during retention activities and monitors client compliance through follow-up contacts with employers.
- Provides services such as resume and cover letter writing, career counseling, adjustment counseling, or vocational evaluations based on credentialing required by referral source.
- Works with referral source as requested in developing employer incentives and on-the-job training contracts.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hold a valid unrestricted Rehabilitation Counselor/Professional Counselor/General Counselor license (in states/areas where available/required)
- Vocational Evaluation (CVE/PVE)
- Work Adjustment (CWA)
- Career Assessment Associate (CCAA)
- Recent experience with the FECA vocational rehabilitation program and/or performing vocational rehabilitation in a workers compensation environment