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Serve as Vocational Rehabiliation Consultant/ Disability Absence Management and provide Vocational case management services for both Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability clients.

Assist long term disability claimants with return to work plans. Assess return to work capability and potential of claimants and provide consulting services to assist claims specialists with determinations of benefits.

Provided plan development for disabled individuals workin with long term disability carriers, workers compensation, and Veteran's Administration.Conducted transferable skills analyses and made recommendations for return to work options to medical staff based on sameServed as liaison between disabled individuals and case managers.

Provided plan development for disabled individualsConducted transferable skills analyses and made recommendations for return to work options to medical staff based on sameServed as liaison between disabled individuals and MetLife case managersDeveloped and conducted training sessions for medical staff and claims managers

Interviewed individuals referred for vocational rehabilitation services Evaluate work skills and capacities; assisted clients in identifying vocational problems and formulating vocational plans Analyzed information received from referring source, client and case history; developed a vocational diagnosis and rehabilitation plan. Administered and arranged for administration of vocational aptitude and interest tests; interpreted test results to clients. Referred clients to… Show more Interviewed individuals referred for vocational rehabilitation services Evaluate work skills and capacities; assisted clients in identifying vocational problems and formulating vocational plans Analyzed information received from referring source, client and case history; developed a vocational diagnosis and rehabilitation plan. Administered and arranged for administration of vocational aptitude and interest tests; interpreted test results to clients. Referred clients to Vocational Rehabilitation Workshop, schools, skill training centers, work experience assignments and other training programs. Assisted clients in finding work by counseling and teaching job seeking skills. Monitored progress of clients through conferences with teachers, supervisors, trainers, etc. Counseled and assisted clients with personal adjustments during the rehabilitation process; measured progress and adjusted program as needed. Maintained liaison with other agencies in the field of rehabilitation services; coordinated return to work efforts Show less

M.S., Rehabilitation Counseling

Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology/'Education