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L&I Vocational Services Specialist 2 - Spokane

Washington State Department of Labor & Industries · Spokane, WA · 1 wk ago
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About the role

The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is seeking a Vocational Services Specialist 2 to support the agency's goal of helping workers heal and return to work. This role supports vocational recovery under direction of the Regional Early Return to Work (ERTW) Supervisor and with the support and guidance of the Employer Outreach and ERTW Program Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Researches and identifies employers that could benefit from outreach services.
  • Assist workers with understanding the RTW process.
  • Aids employers in identifying and developing light duty jobs, job descriptions, and job offer letters.
  • Educate employers on RTW processes, best practices, and assist them to implement an effective return to work program.
  • Inform and educate employers on the Early Return to Work, WA Stay at Work and Preferred Worker Programs.
  • Develop job analyses, following WAC 296-19A-137 and WAC 296-19A-170.
  • Conduct ergonomic evaluations.
  • Provide on-site evaluations of worksites to complete job descriptions, job analysis, ergonomic evaluations, and modification of jobs.
  • Refer employers to internal partners, such as Risk Management and Safety.
  • Present on-site educational workshops for employers, employees, and other professionals in the field of worker’s compensation on topics concerning return to work.
  • And much more!

Qualifications

  • A Master's Degree AND CRC, CDMS or ABVE certification AND ONE year of full-time industrial insurance, disability management, or related field experience.
  • OR A Bachelor's Degree AND a CRC or CDMS certification AND TWO years of full-time industrial insurance, disability management, or related experience.
  • Examples of experience: CRC = Certified Rehabilitation Counselor; CDMS = Certified Disability Management Specialist; ABVE = American Board of Vocational Experts.
  • Must possess a valid, unrestricted Washington State Driver’s License and show proof of personal liability insurance.
  • The ability to take action to learn and grow.
  • The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Desired

  • Current experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor or Vocational Services Specialist (VSS) in industrial insurance with the Department of Labor and Industries, and/or experience providing return-to-work or vocational services under other jurisdictions.

Supplemental Information

  • To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position.
  • L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules.
  • State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career.
  • Click on the “Benefits” tab to learn more.
  • At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.8 million workers.
  • Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.
  • Telework is dependent upon business needs and supervisor approval.
  • The assigned duty station for this position is Spokane, Washington.
  • To receive more information on opportunities at L&I sign up for GovDelivery and select L&I job alerts.

Application process

  • We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position.
  • Please Include The Following Documents With Your Application:
    • A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
    • A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
    • A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Things You Need To Know

  • To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position.
  • L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules.
  • State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career.
  • Click on the “Benefits” tab to learn more.
  • At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.8 million workers.
  • Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.
  • Telework is dependent upon business needs and supervisor approval.
  • The assigned duty station for this position is Spokane, Washington.
  • To receive more information on opportunities at L&I sign up for GovDelivery and select L&I job alerts.

Background Check Notice

Before a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.

Other Information

  • To learn more about our hiring process timeline at L&I please visit our L&I recruiting page at Hiring Process at L&I.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone. The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 360-902-5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service. You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

For More Information

If you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact HRBTU@lni.wa.gov.

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