What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vocational Counselor position at TEAM Vocational Services?
About Us
TEAM Vocational Services' mission is to provide a supportive, positive, and nurturing work environment so our Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (VRCs) can do their best work — without distractions. We give every team member significant responsibility and freedom, backed by advice, guidance, and coaching whenever it's needed.
Our VRCs serve clients throughout Washington who have sustained work-related injuries and/or occupational diseases. If you thrive on creating positive life changes for clients, we want to hear from you.
You'll work with leading case management and AI-powered tools that cut the busywork, backed by a QA program that supports you — not one that slows you down.
Responsibilities
- Meet with injured workers, their employers, medical providers, and legal representatives to assess the worker's employability
- Assist workers with return-to-work planning and identify community resources for job-placement assistance
- Help workers secure retraining benefits when appropriate
- Monitor workers' participation and progress in retraining programs
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) required
- CDMS or CRC credential with 3 years of experience as a VRC working with L&I (required)
- Keyboarding skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word
- Ability to acquire an L&I provider number
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Access to reliable transportation for work-related travel
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree (MA/MS)
- Bilingual
- Experience handling Social Security, LTD, OWCP, and DBA claims
Compensation
Total annual compensation is $60,000–$90,000, depending on experience, education, credentials, and individual performance. Pay includes an hourly base rate for all hours worked plus a production bonus for professional billable hours. Actual earnings will vary based on total hours worked and individual productivity.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Sick leave
- Professional development funding
- Mileage reimbursement
If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of injured workers across Washington, apply today!
Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bellingham, WA 98226
Salary : $60,000 - $90,000