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Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
| Company | Prudential Financial |
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| Location | Portland, ME, USA |
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| Salary | $72900 – $108600 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or 2 years rehabilitation experience in a related field.
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) license required
- Must possess excellent knowledge of medical conditions causing disabilities.
- 2+ years of experience in the delivery of rehabilitation services.
- Experience in MS Word/Excel.
Responsibilities
- Assist and proactively liaise with claim managers in the review, analysis, and evaluation of short and long-term disability claims.
- Development of return-to-work plans including coordination of services, job accommodations, ADA and employer contacts.
- Assess employee motivation to engage in vocational rehabilitation and make sound judgments on the appropriateness and viability of rehabilitation and job placement plans.
- Assist and proactively liaise with claim managers in completion of Employability Assessments (transferable skills analyses and labor market surveys) and occupational reviews.
- Be skilled in utilization of critical forensic resources including OASYS, O*net, ERI Salary/Occupational Assessor and web-based resources for identification of employability, wages, labor market analyses with clear and concise documentation.
- Select and manage vendors, monitor outcomes, and cost effectiveness.
- Maintain caseload with appropriate electronic documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience with the disability insurance industry would be preferred.
- Insurance background is a plus.
