Workers' Compensation Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist

State of Vermont • Calais, VT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.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 [e-mail] 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.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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Four (4) years of experience in workers’ compensation or a related field such as medical administration, claims management, or direct client services.
• considerable knowledge of workers' compensation laws, regulations, and procedures
• knowledge of accounting principles
• excellent written and oral communications skills
• a passion for public service
• a commitment to teamwork
• an ability to handle multiple claims

Nice To Haves

• Experience at or above a technical or junior administration level in workers’ compensation.
• Two or more years of direct client or public service.

Responsibilities

• reviews return to work plans
• reviews licensed counselor applications
• reviews carrier compliance
• handle multiple claims

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time