What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workers' Compensation Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist position at State of Vermont?
Overview
The Workers' Compensation team is seeking a VR Specialist to join our team, taking over for our longest-serving colleague who is retiring. This position requires considerable knowledge of workers' compensation laws, regulations, and procedures, as well as knowledge of accounting principles, and excellent written and oral communications skills. The position reviews return to work plans, licensed counselor applications, and carrier compliance. Applicants should have a passion for public service, a commitment to teamwork, and an ability to handle multiple claims.
Who May Apply
This position, Workers' Compensation Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist (Job Requisition #54686), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact berrian.eno-vanfleet@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Environmental Factors
Duties are performed in a standard office setting. Contact with employees, claimants, insurance adjusters, lawyers, union representatives, vocational rehabilitation professionals and medical case managers can be expected with predictable stress as a result of resistance or hostility. Incumbent must use diplomacy and tact in dealing with difficult cases.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree AND two (2) years of experience in workers' compensation or a related field such as medical administration, claims management, or direct client services.
OR
Four (4) years of experience in workers' compensation or a related field such as medical administration, claims management, or direct client services.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience at or above a technical or junior administration level in workers' compensation.
Two or more years of direct client or public service.
Total Compensation
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.
The Workers' Compensation team is seeking a VR Specialist to join our team, taking over for our longest-serving colleague who is retiring. This position requires considerable knowledge of workers' compensation laws, regulations, and procedures, as well as knowledge of accounting principles, and excellent written and oral communications skills. The position reviews return to work plans, licensed counselor applications, and carrier compliance. Applicants should have a passion for public service, a commitment to teamwork, and an ability to handle multiple claims.
Who May Apply
This position, Workers' Compensation Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist (Job Requisition #54686), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact berrian.eno-vanfleet@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Environmental Factors
Duties are performed in a standard office setting. Contact with employees, claimants, insurance adjusters, lawyers, union representatives, vocational rehabilitation professionals and medical case managers can be expected with predictable stress as a result of resistance or hostility. Incumbent must use diplomacy and tact in dealing with difficult cases.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree AND two (2) years of experience in workers' compensation or a related field such as medical administration, claims management, or direct client services.
OR
Four (4) years of experience in workers' compensation or a related field such as medical administration, claims management, or direct client services.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience at or above a technical or junior administration level in workers' compensation.
Two or more years of direct client or public service.
Total Compensation
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:
- 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Low cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.