NEOGOV · 1 day ago
L&I Vocational Services Specialist 2
King County - Multiple Locations, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$63K/yr - $85K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety, health, and security of Washington's workers. The L&I Vocational Services Specialist 2 will provide consultative services to assist employers in returning injured workers to work safely and quickly, utilizing their vocational experience to develop effective return to work programs.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Research and identify employers that could benefit from outreach services
Assist workers with understanding the RTW process
Provides direct full-scope Return to Work (RTW) assistance to the employer and develop Return to Work Programs
Assists employers in identifying and developing light duty jobs, job descriptions, and job offer letters
Performs on-site evaluations of worksites to complete Job Analysis’ and ergonomic assessments. Educates employers on RTW processes, best practices and assists them to implement an effective return to work program
Informs and educates employers on the Light Duty Return to Work, WA Stay at Work and Preferred Worker Programs
Develops job analyses, following WAC 296-19A-137 and WAC 296-19A-170
Conducts ergonomic evaluations
Provides on-site evaluations of worksites to complete job descriptions, job analysis, and modification of jobs
Refers employer to internal partners, such as Risk Management and Safety
Uses flexible and agile communication skills to persuade and inform all contributors about requirements and expectations in the RTW process
Removes barriers with advanced strategies and problem solving skills
Presents on-site educational workshops for employers, employees, and other professionals in the field of worker’s compensation on topics concerning return to work
Qualification
Required
A Master's Degree AND a CRC, CDMS or ABVE certification and at least ONE year of full-time industrial insurance, disability management, or related field experience
OR A Bachelor's Degree AND a CRC or CDMS certification and at least TWO years of full-time industrial insurance, disability management, or related experience
Must possess a valid, unrestricted Washington State Driver's License and show proof of personal liability insurance
The ability to take action to learn and grow
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others
Preferred
Current experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor or Vocational Services Specialist (VSS) in industrial insurance with the Department of Labor and Industries, and/or experience providing return-to-work or vocational services under other jurisdictions
Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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