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Job Title: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Reports to: Vocational Counselor Manager

Department: Vocational Rehabilitation

Hours: Full Time

Company Overview: VRS Disability Management is a New England based company focusing on

Workers Compensation, and Veterans Services. We perform a wide variety of services including

Vocational Rehabilitation, Nurse Case Management, Fee Negotiations, and Hospital/Provider

Audits.

Position Overview: The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor is responsible for collaborating with

all parties involved in the workers compensation claim process (client, attorneys, insurer,

employer, medical providers, Department of Labor, etc.) to assist in returning injured workers to

suitable employment. The ability to understand, follow and clearly communicate VR law, rules

and policies is vital.

Workplace Environment: Home based office setting with frequent scheduled client meetings

around states you are certified to provide services in (VT, MA, NH, ME, RI, CT).

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

? Coordinate vocational case management with clients, attorneys, insurance carriers,

physicians and employers.

? Entitlement Determinations (VT).

? Return to Work Plan Development following state guidelines.

? Conduct vocational assessment interviews and vocational tests as appropriate.

? Research training programs (if appropriate for the client and following RTW hierarchy), then

coordinate participation and ensure success.

? Work with employers (past or potential) on modifications to job duties based on clients

functional capacity when needed.

? May conduct job analyses or ergonomic assessments.

? Provide job searching skills training to clients. Includes completing applications (on-line and

on paper), how to identify appropriate job leads, and interviewing skills including mock

interviewing.

? Provide 60 days of post placement follow up services on successful RTW cases.

? Conduct labor market surveys and provide expert testimony on litigated cases.

? Maintain all case documents in CMS.

? Prepare detailed reports monthly, as per account guidelines

? Input own billing time in accordance with case activity and VRS billing practices.

? Maintain frequent contact with all parties to ensure that the case progresses.

? Complete necessary paperwork for each states overseeing agency (DOL, OEVR)

Skills & Qualifications

? Broad knowledge and experience in DOL rules and regulations, CRCC Ethics, vocational

assessments and evaluations, Return to Work Hierarchy, medical and psychological

aspects of disability, labor markets, job accommodations, worksite modifications and job

placement.

? Excellent skills required in case management, communication, counseling, coordinating

services, writing, reading, observing, collaborating, and meeting reporting deadlines.

? Experience in job placement, and workers compensation.

Education & Experience

? Required Education and Experience: Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or

similar major (Psychology, Guidance Counselor) (see CRC eligibility).

? Minimum of six months experience as a vocational rehabilitation counselor in public or

private rehab.

? Active affiliations: CRCC or CDMS or VT Certified Vocational Counselor or be eligible to

obtain within 12 months of date of hire.

? Valid Drivers license and reliable transportation a necessity.

? Meet all vocational case management eligibility requirements of the state/jurisdiction of

hire.

? Computer literacy required.

Personal Attributes

? Honest and trustworthy.

? Interpersonal skills.

? Flexible.

? Respectful to management, co-workers, and customers.

? Team player.

? Desire to learn and improve.

? Excellent organizational skills.

? Able to work independently.

Physical Demands: The Dictionary of Occupational Titles defines Vocational Rehabilitation

Counselor (045.107-042) as a SEDENTARY physical demand position.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform

other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of VRS Disability

Management.

March 2025

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