Remote Vocational Case Manager — Return-to-Work Specialist

Colonial Group; Rockport (MA); Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradigm Complex Care Solutions is seeking a Vocational Case Manager to cover the Boston and Springfield areas, including Cambridge, Rockport, Concord and surrounding areas in Massachusetts. This remote role requires travel and involves managing job/career aspects for individuals with disabilities stemming from work-related incidents.

You will conduct vocational assessments, develop rehabilitation plans, coordinate with providers and employers, and deliver job development and placement services

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 24 credit hours in rehabilitation related coursework.
• CRC, CCM, or CDMS certification required.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving history.
• Experience in providing Vocational Rehabilitation services.
• Knowledge of Managed Care or Workers’ Compensation preferred.
• Knowledge of state and local regulations.
• Ability to multi-task in a high-volume, team-oriented environment.
• Computer proficiency with MS Office including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments and meet with client, family, insurer, medical providers, employer, attorneys, and others as needed.
• Assist and coordinate with return to work planning, job descriptions, and suitable employment opportunities.
• Coordinate with treatment providers to identify physical capabilities and return-to-work readiness.
• Monitor return-to-work progress for successful outcomes.
• Complete Vocational Assessments by gathering medical, social, economic, education, and employment history data.
• Develop knowledge of current job market to identify alternative placements.
• Complete vocational testing, score testing and interpret results.
• Develop Rehabilitation/Case Management Plan tailored to client goals.
• Complete labor market surveys.
• Provide job-seeking skills training and coaching including resume and interview training.
• Provide job development and job placement services.
• May provide wage loss opinions and expert testimony.
• May identify and place client in transitional work opportunities.
• Provide ongoing support and counseling to the client.
• Maintain timely communication and progress updates to all required parties.
• Prepare organized reports within specified timeframes per guidelines.
• Document all case activity in files.
• Attend staff meetings and team calls.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field (24 credit hours)

Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling

CRC, CCM, or CDMS certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Paradigm Complex Care Solutions is seeking a Vocational Case Manager to cover the Boston and Springfield areas, including Cambridge, Rockport, Concord and surrounding areas in Massachusetts. This remote role requires travel and involves managing job/career aspects for individuals with disabilities stemming from work-related incidents.

You will conduct vocational assessments, develop rehabilitation plans, coordinate with providers and employers, and deliver job development and placement services