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An opportunity to begin a rewarding career in the field of Disability Management Services with employers and insurance companies in the Worker Compensation arena. The primary function of Vocational Case Management is to facilitate an individual’s return to work using a variety of methods and resources.
SCA Pacific Case Management offers extensive training and support to ensure a successful transition from a Vocational Case Manager Assistant (VCMA) to a Vocational Case Manager. VCMAs work in tandem with Vocational Case Managers who mentor and educate you in this very specific field of human services.
Candidates interested in obtaining this position, must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree. We prefer the degree to be in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Social Work or in the social services venue.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities include:
- Assists with case reviews & determination of need for vocational rehabilitation services.
- Prepares correspondence, reports and case documentation.
- Provides internal support to supervising Vocational Case Manager; preparing correspondence, reports and case documents, monitoring client treatments, assisting with routine follow up calls, scheduling appointments and preparing files.
- Evaluates information obtained and prepares formal plan to correct client’s vocational limitations within their physical limitations.
- Arranges rehabilitation services as needed to include necessary medical, psychometric and additional appointments/testing.
- Become skilled in performing vocational research utilizing specific job related resources.
- Learn and apply Vocational Counseling skills to develop rapport, assess the client’s profile, and coordinate the steps to ensure timely resolution, effectively deal with confrontation and provide goal direction.
Desired Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organizational skills with ability to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines in a professional manner.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of varying socioeconomic backgrounds, disabilities and ethnic diversity.
- Proficient and experienced with Microsoft Office applications; particularly Word. Must be able to work efficiently and effectively with customized databases and technology.
- Must be able to conduct internet and field research.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member with professional and support staff; analyze and draw conclusions from case records; apply casework principles to individual situations; and exercise judgment and organize multiple tasks.
- Strong work ethic and high accountability
