L&I Vocational Services Specialist 2

If selected as the Field Vocational Services Specialist 2 (VSS2) you will provide consultative services under direction of the Early Return to Work (ERTW) Supervisor and with the support and guidance of the ERTW Program Manager. Our top candidate will support the state’s economic well-being by assisting employers to return injured workers to work as quickly and safely as possible.

Our Field VSS2 utilizes professional vocational experience and knowledge to educate and assist employers in setting up return to work programs. As a Field VSS2 you are providing return-to-work assistance to help keep employees working or returning employees to work as soon as possible following an industrial injury. The Field VSS2 works as part of a team and will collaborate and utilize other internal programs as needed.

Some of what you’ll do:

• Research and identify employers that could benefit from outreach services.
• Assist workers with understanding the RTW process.
• Provides direct full-scope Return to Work (RTW) assistance to the employer and develop Return to Work Programs.
• Assists employers in identifying and developing light duty jobs, job descriptions, and job offer letters. 
• Performs on-site evaluations of worksites to complete Job Analysis’ and ergonomic assessments. Educates employers on RTW processes, best practices and assists them to implement an effective return to work program.
• Informs and educates employers on the Light Duty Return to Work, WA Stay at Work and Preferred Worker Programs.
• Develops job analyses, following WAC 296-19A-137 and WAC 296-19A-170.
• Conducts ergonomic evaluations.
• Provides on-site evaluations of worksites to complete job descriptions, job analysis, and modification of jobs.
• Refers employer to internal partners, such as Risk Management and Safety.
• Uses flexible and agile communication skills to persuade and inform all contributors about requirements and expectations in the RTW process. 
• Removes barriers with advanced strategies and problem solving skills.
• Presents on-site educational workshops for employers, employees, and other professionals in the field of worker’s compensation on topics concerning return to work.