Job Description

Job Posting End Date: February 09

Unum is a company of people serving people. As one of the world's leading employee benefits providers and a Fortune 500 company, Unum's financial protection benefits help protect more than 36 million working people and their families from the financial impact of illness or injury. Unum's three distinct, but similarly focused US businesses Unum US, Colonial Life, and Starmount Life are each a market leader in making disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental, and vision insurance accessible in the workplace.

Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Unum also has significant US operations in Portland, Maine, - and over 35 field offices nationwide. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina with over 40 field offices nationwide. Starmount Life is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and is the dental and vision center of excellence for Unum in the US.

General Summary:

General Summary
The vocational consultant is responsible for reviewing, analyzing and interpreting vocational and medical information. Works collaboratively with claims professionals and other resources in multiple settings to assess vocational information and provides vocational opinion on duties and demands. Engages employers, claimants, healthcare providers and internal resources to facilitate return to work and stay at work services. Delivers exceptional service in every interaction, taking full accountability for a positive experience.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

* Application of vocational knowledge through assessment and synthesis of claim file information and ability to offer balanced conclusions
* Ability to concisely communicate (written and verbally) complex vocational issues in a fast-paced, team work environment
* Partners with multiple resources to identify, develop, coordinate and implement complex vocational rehabilitation and return to work plans
* Collaboration with internal and external resources to gather pertinent vocational and medical documentation to accurately assess file direction
* Completes comprehensive forensic vocational assessments
* Provides coaching of claims professionals to increase vocational knowledge
* Operates with a sense of urgency and flexibility to meet the needs of a rapidly changing environment, while meeting performance standards set for quality and quantity of work
* Displays capacity and drive for learning and developing broad business and leadership skills; openness to diverse ideas & experiences and has self-awareness re: strengths and areas of development
* Required to maintain professional certifications, stays abreast of new trends in the vocational field and completes other required educational activities

Job Specifications

* Masters degree in Vocational Rehabilitation or a related field
* Certification required in rehabilitation counseling, disability management, or case management
* 3+ years vocational experience preferred
* Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment

Our company is built on helping individuals and families, and this starts with our employees. We want employees to maintain a positive balance, which is why we provide access to the benefits and resources they need to invest in themselves. From our onsite fitness facilities and generous paid time off to employee professional development programs, we are committed to helping employees live and work their best both inside and outside the office.

Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company:

Unum