Vocational Case Manager

You are a driven and motivated problem solver ready to pursue meaningful work. You strive to make an impact every day & not only at work, but in your personal life and community too. If that sounds like you, then you've landed in the right place. The Hartford is looking for Vocational Rehabilitation Case Managers to work in the dynamic Group Disability Claims Offices to serve the needs of individuals who may not be able to work, due to a disability, and are requesting income replacement through their employer's Hartford Disability Insurance plan. As a Vocational Rehabilitation Case Manager, you will be responsible for review of ADA, short term, and long-term disability claims for possible case management involvement. The focus of this position is to assist disabled employees in staying at work and/or returning to work with their own or other employers. This position will also assist the claim examining staff in evaluating vocational information to determine eligibility for benefits under group disability plans. This position requires a sound understanding of clinical issues and functional capabilities as they apply to disabled employees’ ability to work. RESPONSIBILITIES: Adhere to the rehabilitation hierarchy to manage Return to Work (RTW) referrals from Ability Analysts and Clinical Case Managers by coordinating and implementing job accommodations, worksite modification, transitional return to work plans, job placement services, and/or vocational retraining to return the claimant to work. Contact physicians as needed to clarify current and future abilities, discuss incorporating RTW as part of the treatment plan, and collaborate on accommodations or additional treatment needed to achieve a safe, sustained RTW. Collaborate with internal and external resources to identify tools and resources for claimants and employers that can be used to expedite RTW efforts. Proactively discuss RTW with claimants, set RTW expectations, engage the claimant in RTW planning, and coordinate claimant participation in a variety of activities designed to prepare them for successful re-entry to the workforce. Provide job seeking skills training to claimants and instruction on how to effectively complete job applications, research local labor markets, make recommendations for resumes as well as improve interviewing skills through vocational support, guidance, counseling, and education. Actively research the local labor market to maintain a working knowledge of the claimant’s potential for alternative job placement with a new employer. Coordinate the claimant’s vocational training or retraining program, if participation is determined to be appropriate, while maximizing cost effectiveness and coordinating and monitoring the claimant’s participation to successful and timely completion of the retraining program. QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in Counseling and CRC designation required. Candidates may be certified Vocational Experts, Rehabilitation Counselors, or any other vocational professional whose expertise meets the needs of the clinical team. A minimum of 3 years of related clinical/vocational experience preferred. Strong working knowledge of return-to-work best practices, ergonomics, FMLA, ADA and related human resources topics is required. Additional information: The Hartford is proud to offer a hybrid work location model that is designed to support flexibility. Position 100% remote option. For full-time, occasional, part-time, or remote positions: (1) high speed broadband internet service is required, we do not recommend or support DSL, wireless, Mifi, Hotspots, Fiber without a modem and Satellite; (2) Internet provider supplied modem/router/gateway is hardwired to the Hartford issued computer with an ethernet cable; and (3) minimum upload/download speeds of 5Mbps/30Mbps will be required. To confirm whether your Internet system has sufficient speeds, please visit http://www.speedtest.net from your personal computer. Compensation The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is: $65,200 - $97,800 Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age About Us | Culture & Employee Insights | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Benefits Vocational Case Manager - CT08HE --- Skills: Human achievement is at the heart of what we do. We believe that with the right encouragement and support, people are capable of achieving amazing things. We put our belief into action by ensuring individuals and businesses are well protected, and by going even further – making an impact in ways that go beyond an insurance policy. Nearly 19,000 employees use their unique talents in careers that span a variety of disciplines – from developing the latest technology to creating and promoting our products to evaluating future financial risks. 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Salary : $65,200 - $97,800