Remote Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor – Return-to-Work Focus

Alight Solutions; Illinois; Híbrido; USD 62.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Alight Solutions is seeking an experienced Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to support employees unable to work due to disability, illness, or injury. The role focuses on promoting optimal vocational functioning, assessing abilities and data to determine suitable work options.

You will collaborate with claims teams, coordinate external vocational services, and help develop transitional return-to-work plans across client sites.

Formación

• Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling (CORE) required.
• CRC certification by CRCC required.
• 3+ years of experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, disability claims, and ADA/SSDI.
• Experience with vocational assessments and transferable skills analysis.

Responsabilidades

• Interview employees for vocational assessment information.
• Perform comprehensive file reviews including vocational assessments and transferable skills analyses.
• Identify suitable alternative occupations matching claimant skills, aptitudes, and abilities.
• Review return-to-work opportunities via triage.
• Co-manage claims related to returning to work with healthcare providers and employers.
• Document activities and develop rehabilitation plans; coordinate external vocational services.
• Consult with claims teams and participate in client presentations or implementations.
• Arrange referrals for evaluations and standardized testing.
• Identify barriers to employment and develop transitional return-to-work plans.
• Organize and update personnel and medical records.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Educación

M.A./M.S./M.Ed. in Rehabilitation Counseling (CORE)

Herramientas

TSA software

LMS platforms

Dictionary of Occupational Titles

Descripción del empleo

Alight Solutions is seeking an experienced Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to support employees unable to work due to disability, illness, or injury. The role focuses on promoting optimal vocational functioning, assessing abilities and data to determine suitable work options.

You will collaborate with claims teams, coordinate external vocational services, and help develop transitional return-to-work plans across client sites.