Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist, Disability Claims

Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist, Disability Claims

At Equitable, our power is in our people. We're individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities. Here, you'll work with dynamic individuals, build your skills, and unleash new ways of working and thinking. Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential?

Equitable is seeking a dynamic Vocational and Rehabilitation Specialist to join our Disability and Absence Claims organization. The Vocational Resource Specialist for Disability Claims is responsible for providing expert vocational guidance and resources to support individuals with disabilities in returning to work. This role focuses on offering vocational assessments and supporting claims specialists in evaluating claims, without engaging in the adjudication of claims.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Vocational Assessment:
  • Conduct comprehensive vocational assessments to evaluate clients' role and required functionality.
  • Develop personalized vocational plans based on assessment results.
• Career Counseling:
  • Provide one-on-one counseling to help claims specialist understand the claimants’ vocational strengths and opportunities.
  • Guide clients in setting realistic career goals and developing strategies to achieve a return to work.
• Resource Coordination:
  • Identify and connect clients with community resources, training programs, and adaptive technology and equipment.
  • Maintain an up-to-date directory of vocational resources and support services.
• Collaboration:
  • Support claims specialists by providing vocational insights and data to aid in the evaluation of claims.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress and challenges.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  • Maintain accurate and confidential records of client interactions and progress.
  • Prepare regular reports on vocational services provided and outcomes achieved.

The base salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000. Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location. In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility.

For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.

Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field
• 2 years of professional experience in vocational counseling or related role

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in using vocational assessment tools and software

Skills

Cross-functional Collaboration: Knowledge of collaborative techniques and approaches; ability to promote a culture of continuous improvement and working together across functions to solve business problems and meet business goals.

Data Gathering and Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques and processes; ability to gather and analyze data on the needs of a target population.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.

Technical Writing/Documentation: Knowledge of technical writing; ability to write technical documents such as manuals, reports, guidelines or documents on standards, processes and applications.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Demonstrates a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by treating everyone with respect and dignity, ensuring all voices are heard and advocating for change.

ABOUT EQUITABLE

At Equitable, we’re a team of over ten thousand strong; committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.

We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently – where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.

We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose.

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Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.

NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314-2211 or email us at TalentAcquisition@equitable.com.