The Standard · 12 hours ago
Vocational Case Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$76K/yr - $112K/yr
4+ years expThe Standard is a company focused on making a difference in the lives of others, emphasizing a customer-first approach and operational excellence. The Vocational Case Manager will assess claimants' vocational needs and develop comprehensive reemployment plans while collaborating with employers to facilitate return-to-work initiatives.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Comprehensive Vocational Assessment & Occupational Analysis - Independently conduct vocational assessments from file reviews and during consultations with claims adjudicators. Apply advanced education to analyze and interpret vocational and educational records and reports, and interview claimants and employers to determine claimants' transferable skills and their ability to perform own or other occupations, with or without modifications. Recommend alternate occupations claimants could perform; include identification of assistive devices for job performance. Provide wage and labor market information
Return-to-Work Planning, Claimant Counseling & Provider Network Management - Develop, document, implement and counsel claimants on comprehensive and cost-effective return to work or retraining plans, which address medical, vocational and psychosocial components. Communicate with claimants, employers, medical treatment providers, outside rehabilitation counselors, and other carriers, such as workers’ compensation providers to ensure understanding and the goal of returning to work. Motivate claimants and employers to participate in light duty or rehabilitation programs to ensure return to work. Develop, hire, train and manage an effective network of vocational rehabilitation providers across the country. Assure cost containment and effective utilization of outside vendors and accommodation expenses
Disability Prevention, Workplace Accommodation & Employer Partnership Programs - Provide claim prevention services by working with employers to evaluate their organizations' trends in disabilities. Coordinate site visits and assessments; advise on educational programs for employee groups; recommend job site modifications and safety or procedural changes. Understand employer requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act and coordinate workplace modifications. Collaborate with sales, underwriting, and our medical and benefits staff to recommend, develop and implement intervention and return to work programs and practices for employers and to promote sales and service to enforce and potential policyholders
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in a related field - Required
CRC (Certified Rehabilitation Counsellor) - Required
4 years of work experience in the vocational rehabilitation field to include: Advanced knowledge of Vocational rehabilitation concepts and practices including job development and placement, and, development of retraining programs
Benefits
A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
An annual incentive bonus plan
Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure
A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools
Company
The Standard
The Standard is a leading provider of workplace benefits including group and individual disability insurance, group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, group dental and vision insurance, group accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance, paid family leave and absence management services, retirement plans services and individual annuities.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2016-03-07Acquired
1999-04-16IPO
Leadership Team
Jared Hyman
Regional Vice President
Brad Yoder
Assistant Vice President - Life, Supplemental Health & Disability Claims
Recent News
2025-12-17
2025-11-03
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