Paradigm · 19 hours ago
Vocational Case Manager - Olympia, WA
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid LevelParadigm is an accountable specialty care management organization focused on improving the lives of people with complex injuries and diagnoses. They are seeking a Vocational Case Manager to assist individuals with job-related effects of disabilities resulting from work-related accidents or injuries, providing support and coordination for their return to work.
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Responsibilities
Schedule appointments and meet with client (injured worker), family, insurance adjuster, medical providers, employer, attorney, vendors, and potential future employers as needed and determined
Assist and coordinate with return to work planning which may include completing job descriptions or job analysis, assessing job modifications, and identifying suitable gainful employment opportunities
Coordinate with treatment providers to identify physical capabilities and return to work readiness
May monitor return to work progress to ensure successful return to work outcome
Complete Vocational Assessments by gathering and analyzing medical, social, economic, education, employment history, work capabilities, transferable skills, and labor market information
Develops knowledge of current job market to identify alternative placements
Complete vocational testing, score testing and interpret results
Develop Rehabilitation Plan/Case Management Plan specific to client for success in overcoming barriers and re-entry to the workforce
Complete Labor market surveys
Provide job-seeking skill training and coaching including resume development and interview training
Provide job development and job placement services
May provide loss of earning | wage loss opinions
May provide expert testimony
May identify and place client in transitional work opportunities
Provide ongoing support and counseling to the client
Maintains required timely communication and updates to all required parties involved with the client providing progress, status, barriers, and action plans
Complete forms according to jurisdictional and/or industry requirements and follows
Required to prepare organized reports within a specified timeframe, per account guidelines documenting activities, efforts, and progress
Document all case activity in files
Complete ongoing educational requirements as required by certifying bodies
Attend staff meetings and or team calls
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (B.S., B.A.) required in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field with course work in rehabilitation philosophy, rehabilitation history, rehabilitation ethics, medical aspects of disability, psychological aspects of disability, job placement, occupational information, counseling theory, personal and vocation adjustment, work evaluation (minimum of 24 credit hours)
CRC, CCM, or CDMS certification required
Valid driver's license and good driving history
Experience in providing Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Effective multi-tasking skills in a high-volume, fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of physical and mental injury or illness, and for career counseling and guidance
Ability to interface professionally with claims staff, clients, employers, attorneys, physicians and their representatives, and advisors and coworkers
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Problem solving skills
Completion of transferable skills analysis and application to current labor market
Vocational testing instruments, process and analysis
Labor Market resources
Occupational Information resources (i.e. O•Net, GOE, etc.)
Ability to meet designated deadlines
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Office including Excel, and Word
Strong interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
Preferred
Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or advanced preferred or as required by state law
Knowledge of Managed Care or Workers' Compensation preferred
Knowledgeable of state and local regulations
Benefits
Health and wellness – We want our people to be and stay healthy, so we offer PPO, HDHP, and HMO health insurance options with Cigna and Kaiser (CA employees only).
Financial incentives - Paradigm’s financial benefits help prepare you for the future: competitive salaries, 5% premium bonus paid over productivity requirements, premium pay for catastrophic files, cell phone and internet reimbursement, mileage reimbursement (federal rate), 401(k) matching contributions, employer-paid life and disability insurance, flexible spending, and employer-matched HSA contributions.
Vacation - We believe strongly that work-life balance is good for you and for our company. We offer paid time off, paid holidays, and a personal holiday.
Volunteer Time - We want our employees to engage with and give back to their communities in meaningful ways. Full and part-time employees receive one paid day per calendar year.
Learning and development - One of Paradigm's core values is expertise, so we encourage our employees to continually learn and grow. We support this in a variety of ways from our Dedicated Training Department that offers an 8-12 week new hire onboarding program.
Company
Paradigm
Paradigm achieves leading clinical and financial results for catastrophic and complex claims.
Founded in 1991
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Neuberger Berman Capital Solutions
2025-07-02Private Equity
2018-09-20Acquired
Leadership Team
D
D. Nathan
Founder
Recent News
2025-12-10
2025-07-02
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