Vocational & Rehab Specialist (Workplace Solutions Claims) – Remote

Provide timely and accurate vocational services to all Mutual of Omaha Group Insurance teams and external customers. Perform rehabilitation claim management and case administration functions to expedite the return of STD and LTD claimants to employment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Manages an active caseload of vocational referrals through proactive return to work services, job search assistance and vocational assessment.
• Conducts comprehensive vocational assessment on cases for which vocational rehabilitation services will be provided, including a well-defined action plan documented for each claim within the claim system, supported by a cost benefit analysis.
• Provides vocational opinion at various points throughout the life cycle of the claims. This includes short term and long term disability.
• Communicates with claimants by telephone and in writing to present Mutual's rehabilitation program, perform transferable skill's assessments, motivate claimants to participate in rehabilitation activities, and coordinate all related matters. Communicates with all policyholders in order to analyze a claimant's job and determines worksite accommodations required to facilitate return to work. Discusses other return to work options with the policyholder.
• Coordinates the cost of rehabilitation with the claimant's other insurance carriers, private and government funding sources and the LTD rehabilitation budget, authorizes financial expenditures to provide professional services, worksite accommodations, on-the-job and academic training expenses and rehabilitation settlements as appropriate.
• Assures continued verification of total disability as required in the LTD policy and direct payment vendor services for persons involved in rehabilitation activities. Maintains contact with the claimant's health care provider to discuss the appropriate medical treatment and prognosis for return to work and secures medical authorization for both rehabilitation and return to work.
• Provides forensic vocational evaluations that could include: occupational analysis, transferable skills analysis, research labor market, and coordinate functional capacity evaluations.
• Completes vocational reports in a clear and concise manner.

ABOUT YOU:

• You help promote a culture of diversity and inclusion within the department and the larger organization. You value different ideas and opinions. You listen courageously and remain curious in all that you do.
• You are able to work remotely and have access to high-speed internet.
• Must be located in United States or Puerto Rico.
• Thorough knowledge of Disability policies and insurance principles.
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology, current ICD definitions, and disability management practices.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.

We recognize that people come with diverse experience and talent beyond just the requirements of the job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. If your experience is relevant to what you see listed, please consider applying – we’d love to hear from you!

VALUABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Possess Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) professional certification.
• Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE) with experience in disability management will be considered.
• Master's degree in Vocational Counseling or a related field.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• A diverse workplace where associates feel a sense of belonging. To learn more about our commitment of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, please visit our website
• An organization that feels like a small, close-knit community and has the strength of a Fortune 500 company.
• Tuition reimbursement, training and career development.
• Comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and childcare needs.
• 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match.
• Competitive pay with an opportunity for incentives for all associates.
• Flexible work schedules with a healthy amount of paid time off.
• For more information regarding available benefits, please visit our Career Site.
• Regular associates working 40 hours a week can earn up to 15 days of vacation each year
• Regular associates receive 9 paid holidays in 2023
• Regular associates are provided sick leave through the use of personal time. Associates working 40 hours a week can receive up to 56 hours of personal time in 2023, prorated based on start date.
• Salary Range: Minimum: $65,000 MidPoint: $84,000 Maximum: $103,000
• Pay commensurate with experience.
• Recognized as a certified Great Place to Work®.

MUTUAL OF OMAHA:

Mutual of Omaha serves more than 4.8 million individual product customers and 39,000 employer groups. Our legacy of stability creates an environment where every associate is encouraged to experiment, innovate and grow in their own unique career path.

From day one, you’ll have the tools to be your best self at work. Here you’ll do meaningful work and your talents will have a positive impact on peoples’ lives as we help our customers protect what they care about and achieve their financial goals.

Each associate is a unique contributor to creating a diverse, dynamic, thriving and inclusive workplace. We want you to become engaged … feel a sense of belonging … and contribute to the company’s exceptional future.

We are committed to optimizing flexible work. We support a full range of work approaches: fully remote, hybrid and in-person. Many of our roles are remote. Employees in remote roles may occasionally travel to a Mutual of Omaha office or elsewhere for required meetings or team-building events. Remote employees who are assigned a Mutual of Omaha office location can work on-site on a voluntary basis, subject to local and company COVID-19 guidelines.

Join forces with a company that can AMPLIFY YOUR STRENGTHS AND EMPOWER YOUR CAREER.