IIC - Rehab Field Consultant - Payette/Caldwell

Description

This position serves the Payette, Gem, Washington and Adams County territory.

The mission of the Idaho Industrial Commission is to fairly administer the Idaho Workers' Compensation Law

This position may be based in either the Payette or Caldwell field office depending on the location of the successful candidate but will require the ability to travel regularly throughout the designated territory with a state vehicle that will be provided.

This position provides a full range of return to work services for injured workers under the Idaho Workers' Compensation program. Key responsibilities include: interviewing/counseling injured workers, case management, communication/correspondence, job analysis/employer contact, labor market knowledge/job placement, customer service, and medical support. 

This position has great benefits including:

• Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems: PERSI
• An opportunity for Student Loan Forgiveness 
• 11 paid holidays a year 
• Paid parental leave
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Sick and vacation leave that accrue as soon as you start
• Optional 401K, and optional 457
• Basic life insurance for employee and family 
• Wellness programs 
• Training opportunities

Example of Duties:

The Rehabilitation Field Consultant is responsible for interviewing, counseling, and initiating appropriate return-to-work plans for injured workers. The consultant is required to drive to job sites in an assigned area to conduct detailed job analysis, consisting of measuring and describing the physical and environmental requirements of various occupations. The consultant assesses the employment handicap imposed by the injury or occupational disease; evaluates social, academic, industrial, and motivational factors; and arranges whatever assessment, treatment, job placement, or training services may be required to expedite a return to work. In performing these duties, the consultant is responsible for working closely with employers, insurance companies, medical providers, attorneys, organized labor, and other governmental and/or private agencies.

 Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree majoring in a related field. Educational requirements may be substituted by pertinent work experience. Pertinent work experience is defined as responsible employment in a field where the applicant's major job function was similar to a major job function of the Field Consultant position. 
• Valid driver's license.

Supplemental Information:

SPECIAL NOTIFICATION:  This non-classified position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission.

To learn more about the Idaho Industrial Commission, please visit our website.

How to Apply:
To be considered for this non-classified state position you must attach:

• a letter of application (cover letter)
• resume outlining your experience and education 
• contact information for at least three professional references

Resumes and supplemental information will be reviewed to select the most highly qualified candidates to participate in an interview examination. Application materials will not be returned.

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

 The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

 Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.