What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - Experienced position at TEAM Vocational Services?
*Up to $6,000 sign-on bonus*
TEAM Vocational Services’ mission is to provide a supportive, positive and nurturing work environment so that Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (VRCs) can do their best work, without distractions. We allow all members to exercise great responsibility and freedom, while providing appropriate advice, guidance and coaching when needed.
Our VRCs provide services to clients throughout Washington who have sustained work-related injuries and/or occupational diseases. If you are someone who thrives on bringing about positive life changes to clients, we want to hear from you.
Job responsibilities include:
- Meeting with individuals who have sustained a work-related injury or occupational disease, their employers, medical providers, and legal representatives in the course of examining the employability of the individual,
- Assisting workers with return-to-work planning and the identification of resources in the community for job-placement assistance,
- At times, the VRC will assist the worker with securing retraining benefits, and
- Monitoring a workers participation and progress in retraining.
Job requirements include:
- BA/BS degree required
- CDMS or CRC credential, with 3 years experience as a VRC working with LNI required
- Keyboarding skills and Microsoft Word experience
- Ability to acquire an LNI provider number
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Access to reliable transportation for work-related travel
- Must reside in WA State, or within a reasonable commuting distance
Preferred:
- MA/MS degree
- Bilingual
- Experience handling Social Security, LTD, OWCP, and DBA claims
Compensation / Salary: $30.00 to $55.00 per billable hour is the estimated range. Various factors impact compensation such as (and not limited to) education, credentials, and years of experience.
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid holidays, PTO, sick leave, professional development funding, and AFLAC supplemental insurance options.
TEAM is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Salary : $30 - $55