Rehab Specialist (Roseland, NJ; Scottsdale, AZ; or Portland, ME)

Description:

The Rehabilitation Specialist will be responsible for the following:

• Assist and proactively liaise with claim managers in the review, analysis and evaluation of short and long term disability claims. Assess employability potential utilizing skills in vocational assessment including transferable skills analysis and labor market survey.

• Assist in the development of return to work plans including coordination of services, job accommodations, ADA and employer contacts.

• Select and manage vendors, monitor outcomes and cost effectiveness. Maintain caseload with appropriate electronic documentation.

• Assess employee motivation to engage in vocational rehabilitation and make sound judgments on the appropriateness and viability of rehabilitation and job placement plans.

Please note the position can be located in any of the following locations:  Scottsdale, AZ, Portland, ME or Roseland, NJ.

Additional Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or 2 years rehabilitation experience in a related field with pertinent certifications or be certification eligible (i.e., CRC, CDMS, CVE).
• Must possess excellent knowledge of medical conditions causing disabilities.
• 2-5 years experience in the delivery of rehabilitation services.
• Experience in MS Word/Excel

Insurance background is a plus.

To apply, you must apply online to Prudential’s website at http://jobs.prudential.com, job #DMS0003J.

Any inquiries should be directed to the recruiter, Yajaira Santiago who can be reached at yajaira.santiago@prudential.com.