Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) employs 2,700 people in a variety of challenging jobs in 20 cities across Washington State. Our central office is located in Tumwater, close to the state capitol in Olympia. We draw employees from many different professions in the insurance and health fields, and in the trades, to provide a diverse array of services to the people and businesses of Washington State. Our responsibilities include managing the state workers' compensation system, workplace safety and health and 23 other programs, including many dedicated to assuring public safety. L&I is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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. The chance to make a difference.
. Fulfilling work protecting the people and workers of Washington.
. Excellent health and retirement benefits.
. Generous paid vacation and holidays.
. Career opportunities across Washington State.
. Professional training and development opportunities.
. Flexible scheduling options.
. We promote wellness at L&I.
. Active continuing education reimbursement program.
. Great people to work with.
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| Position: | Vocational Services Specialist | |
| Division: | Insurance Services, Self Insurance | |
| Location: | Tumwater (Agency Commute Reduction Program Available) |
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| Recruitment: | 08.233 | |
| Salary: | $3,631– 4,770 Month, Range 53 | |
| Opens: | June 24, 2008 | |
| Closes: | July 18, 2008 |
Job Summary:
This position makes decisions on self insured industrial insurance claims regarding a worker’s entitlement to vocational services and time loss compensation in accordance with industrial insurance laws and rules. Provides direct customer service to injured workers, vocational providers, self insured employer, third party administrator, and their representatives.
The Vocational Services Specialist will:
- Review claims and interpret facts to make employability decisions about self insured workers that can be disputed by the worker or employer.
- Review medical and vocational reports submitted by the employer for correctness to determine if a worker is able to work.
- Make decisions on contested vocational issues such as transferring an assigned counselor, assess need for evaluation, determine appropriate vocational plan, and recommend penalty if employer fails to comply with vocational rules.
- Determine whether to terminate or reinstate a self insured worker’s time loss benefits; suspend benefits for non-cooperation.
- Provide education and training regarding self insurance vocational issues, policy and procedures to external customers.
- Approve job modification requests.
Required Qualifications:
A Master's Degree AND a CRC, CDMS or ABVE certification
AND ONE year of full time industrial insurance experience.
OR
A Bachelor's Degree AND a CRC or CDMS certification
AND TWO years full time industrial insurance experience.
CRC = Certified Rehabilitation Counselor; CDMS = Certified Disability Management Specialist; ABVE = American Board of Vocational Experts.
Preferred Qualification:
Experience as a vocational services consultant in either the State Fund or the Self Insurance section of the Department of Labor an Industries or experience providing direct vocational services to injured workers in the State of Washington.
Knowledge of:
Industrial Insurance laws and rules regarding vocational rehabilitation services.
Skills and Abilities:
- Communicate effectively with medical professionals, attorneys, claims staff, unions, and employers.
- Review and analyze complex case related information to facilitate case management.
- Produce reports and documents in accordance with established guidelines.
- Develop training modules; develop policies and procedures.
- Build effective relationships and partnerships.
- Mediate disputes and negotiate agreements.
- Remain calm under stressful conditions when dealing with hostile clients.
- Testify at the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals.
- Able to travel occasionally.
Special Note:
- Prior to any new appointment into L&I, a background check, including criminal record history, will be conducted.
- Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver’s license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately-owned vehicle.
Application Process:
We are looking for evidence that you have the skills and abilities required for this job. The information you provide will be used to decide who will be selected for the next step in the process.
- Fill out the L&I Employment Application and/or resume. .
- Include a letter of interest describing how you meet the qualification, skills and abilities for this position.
Submit your completed Labor & Industries Job Application form and Letter of Interest using one of the following methods:
| Electronic (e-mail) PREFERRED | OR | Mail or other delivery method |
Send as an e-mail
attachment in Word format to:
Jobs@LNI.wa.gov Signatures are not required on e-mailed applications. |
Office of Human Resources
Fax: 360-902-5721 |
NOTE: We are unable to accept .ZIP attachments.
Some locations where you may access computer terminals:
- Work Source Centers
(See locations at: http://www.wa.gov/esd/work/localconnections.htm) - Public libraries
(See locations at: http://wlo.statelib.wa.gov/libsearch.cfm) - Department of Personnel, 600 S. Franklin, Olympia, Washington
As a condition of employment the successful candidate accepting this position will be required to comply with the Union Security clause contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington and the Washington Federation of State Employees or the Coalition.
Persons with a disability, who need assistance in the application or assessment process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 902-9152. Applicants that are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1.
The State of Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer
