Vocational Specialist

Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It’s an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It’s having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive. 

A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you’re someone who cares, there’s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.

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PRIMARY PURPOSE: To develop and provide vocational services as specified by the referral source for individuals with occupational and non-occupational injuries and disabilities. To provide vocational services through multiple platforms such as in person, virtually, telephonically or a combination thereof.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains and analyzes available medical and vocational information including vocational assessment, test results, and functional capacity information to determine suitable job search opportunities and strategies for participants and clients.
• Complies with all federal, state, or accreditation standards as set forth by the particular line of business serviced (i.e., state vocational rehabilitation, workers compensation, etc.).
• Conducts training programs, job seeking skills training, and Job Club sessions with clients to enhance their ability to successfully secure employment.
• Contacts various employers and other employment resources in the community to develop job opportunities and matches clients with job leads.
• Coaches clients in active job search and/or during retention activities and monitors client compliance through follow-up contacts with employers.
• Provides services such as resume and cover letter writing, career counseling, adjustment counseling, or vocational evaluations based on credentialing required by referral source.
• Works with referral source as requested in developing employer incentives and on-the-job training contracts.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
• Travels as required.

Education & Licensing

Must hold a specialized certification in one of the following areas: Certification by …