Date Available: June 2008

Company Summary: Solutions Northwest, Inc. is a small consulting firm, providing vocational and forensic services within the Washington Workers Compensation system.  Our customer base is exclusively self-insured employers, third party administrators, and attorneys. 

To meet current business demands, we are seeking to hire an experienced Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant interested in working full-time from home.  Solutions Northwest will set up your home office, providing state-of-the-art equipment to facilitate a professional working environment.  In addition, we offer health insurance, a flexible workweek, competitive salary, paid time off, and CEU reimbursement.

Job Responsibilities 
• Manage a caseload and provide  vocational rehabilitation services for workers’ compensation claimants
• Ensure statutory and administrative code compliance throughout the vocational rehabilitation process
• Review medical records and follow medical treatment to insure timely evaluation of the claimant’s permanent physical capacities
• Conduct interviews with claimants to obtain work history and other pertinent information
• Evaluate claimant work and education histories, as well as other pertinent information, as part of the assessment process
• Prepare written job analyses incorporating information collected from employers and other data resources
• Administer, score and evaluate vocational testing to determine the claimant’s functioning abilities and interests
• Conduct transferable skill assessment to determine residual skills and suitable return to work options
• Conduct Labor Market Surveys to obtain employment data to determine appropriate occupations
• Prepare Initial, Progress, and Closing Reports
• Prepare vocational evaluations outlining vocational recommendations regarding employability
• Develop, write, and oversee vocational training plans
• Provide expert testimony in regard to vocational matters
• Assess return-to-work barriers and determine if work modifications are necessary
• Coordinate work modifications as needed
• Work closely with referral sources, claimants, employers, and attorneys in an effort to provide timely and appropriate vocational services
• Manage assigned cases using in-house database/practice management software

Qualifications and Education Required:
• Master's Degree in rehabilitation or in a related field
• 2-5 years of experience in the field of Washington Workers Compensation Vocational Services required with CRC, CDMS or CVE certification
• Must demonstrate superior skills in problem solving, negotiating, organizing, and time management
• Must be proficient in WORD, Internet, and Email applications, and must be able to type 40 WPM
• Must have superior written and verbal communication and customer service skills
• Must be accurate, detail oriented, and able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Must have working knowledge of the Dictionary of Occupational Titles and other appropriate reference materials
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment 
• Must be able to lift/carry/move materials weighing up to 10 lbs
• Must be able to travel as required throughout Washington State, which may  include overnight stays
• Must have a valid Washington driver’s license in good standing.
• Prefer someone who is Bilingual in English and Spanish

Please submit resume to: janet@solutionsnw.com