Vocational Specialist

Vocational Specialist

Requirements

• Must have prior Workers Compensation experience
• 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)
• Recent experience with the FECA vocational rehabilitation program and/or performing vocational rehabilitation in a workers compensation environment