Disability Management Coordinator; Industrial Rehabilitation Case Management Specialist, PN: 20068459 & 20069880

Disability Management Coordinator (Industrial Rehabilitation Case Management Specialist)

Organization:
Workers' Compensation

Compensation: $36.01/Hr.

Schedule:

Full-time

Work Hours:

8:00am to 5:00pm Classified Indicator:
Classified Union: 1199

Primary Job Skill:
Vocational Rehabilitation Technical

Skills:

Counseling and Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation Professional

Skills:

Attention to Detail, Time Management, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Agency Overview:
With roughly 1,500 employees in seven offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers. For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries.

Our Culture: BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. BWC strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee work groups, participate in on-line forums and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills. Our Vision:
To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success. Our Mission:
To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day. Our Core Values:
One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence.

What Our Employees Have to Say: BWC conducts an internal engagement survey on an annual basis. Some comments from our employees include:
• BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work.
• I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work.
• Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support.
• I love the work culture, helpfulness, and acceptance I've been embraced with at BWC.
• I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees, their level of dedication to service, pride in their work, and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people join BWC and then retire from BWC.

Job Description:

BWC's core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC's seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.

Chosen candidate will have the option to choose a permanent reporting location in one of our offices. BWC offices are in the following locations:
Columbus, Cambridge, North Canton, Cleveland, Springdale, Toledo, or Youngstown.

What You'll Be Doing:
Reviews workers' compensation claims to determine feasibility and eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services. Works in conjunction with employers, injured worker, medical providers, Managed Care Organizations, and claims service staff to identify candidates for rehabilitation. Reviews vocational rehabilitation plans to ensure adherence with state and Federal laws, policies, rules and regulations. Authorizes payment and extension of living maintenance based upon review of vocational rehabilitation plans.

Recommends and authorizes Living Maintenance Wage Loss of Injured Workers. Communicates with injured workers, employers, providers, managed care organizations, and claims staff about vocational rehabilitation services in written and verbal forms.

Why Work for the State of Ohio:
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications:

To Qualify, You Must Clearly Demonstrate:
Per agreement between 1199 SEIU/District 1199, Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation and Office of Collective Bargaining:
Completion of bachelor's degree in a field directly related to disability management (examples of such degrees include but are not limited to:…