Vocational Case Manager — Return-to-Work Specialist (Hybrid)

Paradigm; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonus pay

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Volunteer Time

Training & development

Job summary

Paradigm in Chicago seeks a Vocational Case Manager to assist individuals with the job-related effects of disabilities from work injuries. You will coordinate with clients, families, insurers, medical providers, employers and attorneys to support return-to-work planning and job placement.

Working with a national company, you will develop rehabilitation plans, complete assessments, provide counseling, and help clients explore suitable employment opportunities while meeting regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments and meet with client (injured worker), family, insurance adjuster, medical providers, employer, attorney, vendors, and potential future employers as needed and determined.
• Assist and coordinate with return to work planning which may include completing job descriptions or job analysis, assessing job modifications, and identifying suitable gainful employment opportunities.
• Coordinate with treatment providers to identify physical capabilities and return to work readiness.
• May monitor return to work progress to ensure successful return to work outcome.
• Complete Vocational Assessments by gathering and analyzing medical, social, economic, education, employment history, work capabilities, transferable skills, and labor market information.
• Develops knowledge of current job market to identify alternative placements.
• Complete vocational testing, score testing and interpret results.
• Develop Rehabilitation Plan/Case Management Plan specific to client for success in overcoming barriers and re-entry to the workforce.
• Complete Labor market surveys.
• Provide job-seeking skill training and coaching including resume development and interview training.
• Provide job development and job placement services.
• May provide loss of earning | wage loss opinions.
• May provide expert testimony.
• May identify and place client in transitional work opportunities.
• Provide ongoing support and counseling to the client.
• Maintains required timely communication and updates to all required parties involved with the client providing progress, status, barriers, and action plans.
• Complete forms according to jurisdictional and/or industry requirements and follows.
• Required to prepare organized reports within a specified timeframe, per account guidelines documenting activities, efforts, and progress.
• Document all case activity in files.
• Complete ongoing educational requirements as required by certifying bodies.
• Attend staff meetings and or team calls.

Job description

Paradigm in Chicago seeks a Vocational Case Manager to assist individuals with the job-related effects of disabilities from work injuries. You will coordinate with clients, families, insurers, medical providers, employers and attorneys to support return-to-work planning and job placement.

Working with a national company, you will develop rehabilitation plans, complete assessments, provide counseling, and help clients explore suitable employment opportunities while meeting regulatory requirements