The Hartford · 22 hours ago
Vocational Case Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $106K/yr
3+ years expThe Hartford is an insurance company dedicated to making a difference and helping individuals achieve their goals. They are seeking a Vocational Case Manager to assist disabled employees in returning to work by managing disability claims and coordinating rehabilitation efforts.
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Responsibilities
Adhere to the rehabilitation hierarchy to manage Return to Work (RTW) referrals from Ability Analysts and Clinical Case Managers by coordinating and implementing job accommodations, worksite modification, transitional return to work plans, job placement services, and/or vocational retraining to return the claimant to work
Contact physicians as needed to clarify current and future abilities, discuss incorporating RTW as part of the treatment plan, and collaborate on accommodations or additional treatment needed to achieve a safe, sustained RTW
Collaborate with internal and external resources to identify tools and resources for claimants and employers that can be used to expedite RTW efforts
Proactively discuss RTW with claimants, set RTW expectations, engage the claimant in RTW planning, and coordinate claimant participation in a variety of activities designed to prepare them for successful re-entry to the workforce
Provide job seeking skills training to claimants and instruction on how to effectively complete job applications, research local labor markets, make recommendations for resumes as well as improve interviewing skills through vocational support, guidance, counseling and education
Actively research the local labor market in order to maintain a working knowledge of the claimant’s potential for alternative job placement with a new employer
Coordinate the claimant’s vocational training or retraining program, if participation is determined to be appropriate, while maximizing cost effectiveness and coordinating and monitoring the claimant’s participation to successful and timely completion of the retraining program
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Counseling or related field required
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) designation required
Minimum of 3 years of clinical or vocational rehabilitation experience preferred, ideally in workers' compensation, disability management, or related settings
Strong understanding of RTW best practices, ergonomics, FMLA, ADA / Accommodations and related human resources topics required
Familiarity with labor market analysis tools and vocational assessment methodologies
Excellent communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills
Ability to analyze complex vocational barriers and develop creative solutions
Proficiency in case management systems and documentation standards
Preferred
Candidates may be certified Vocational Experts, Rehabilitation Counselors, or any other vocational professional whose expertise meets the needs of the clinical team
Benefits
Short-term or annual bonuses
Long-term incentives
On-the-spot recognition
Company
The Hartford
The Hartford is an industry leading provider of property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1995-12-15IPO
Leadership Team
Christopher Swift
Chief Executive Officer
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