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Vocational Rehabilitation Expert Witness
Evidence Solutions, Inc.. Conduct comprehensive vocational evaluations to assess employability, transferable skills, earning capacity, and ability to return to work .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Vocational Rehabilitation and Disability Management, with a strong focus on conducting comprehensive vocational evaluations, employability assessments, and labor market research. Possesses excellent communication skills to effectively translate complex vocational findings for diverse audiences.
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Vocational RehabilitationVocational EvaluationLabor Market ResearchExpert Witness TestimonyCertified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
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Hard Skills
Vocational AssessmentsTransferable Skills AnalysesEarning Capacity EvaluationFunctional Capacity EvaluationsMedical Record ReviewEmployment History AnalysisWage AnalysesReturn-To-Work PlanningVocational Rehabilitation MethodologiesDisability Assessment
Soft Skills
Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationAnalytical SkillsCollaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE)ABVE Certification
Industry Keywords
Vocational Rehabilitation PrinciplesDisability ManagementEmployment OpportunitiesOccupational DataProfessional Standards
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Conduct comprehensive vocational evaluations to assess employability, transferable skills, earning capacity, and ability to return to work
- Evaluate the vocational impact of injuries, disabilities, medical conditions, and functional limitations
- Perform transferable skills analyses, labor market research, wage analyses, and employability assessments
- Assess pre-injury and post-injury vocational capacity and potential loss of earning capacity
- Review medical records, employment history, educational records, earnings information, functional capacity evaluations, depositions, and other case materials
- Interview and evaluate claimants or other involved individuals when appropriate
- Research occupations, labor markets, wages, employment opportunities, and vocational alternatives
- Collaborate with physicians, economists, rehabilitation professionals, and other experts to develop well-supported vocational opinions
- Consult with legal teams regarding employability, earning potential, return-to-work options, and vocational damages
- Prepare detailed expert reports based on accepted vocational rehabilitation methodologies
- Provide expert witness testimony in depositions and trials, translating complex vocational findings into clear and defensible opinions
- Stay current on developments in vocational rehabilitation, disability management, labor market trends, occupational data, and professional standards
Requirements
What you’ll need- 15+ years of professional experience in Vocational Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Counseling, Vocational Evaluation, Disability Management, or related field
- Master's or advanced degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, Counseling, or a related discipline strongly preferred
- Extensive experience conducting vocational assessments, employability evaluations, transferable skills analyses, labor market research, and wage analyses
- Deep understanding of vocational rehabilitation principles, disability assessment, earning capacity, employability, and return-to-work planning
- Strong knowledge of accepted vocational evaluation methodologies, occupational resources, labor market research, and professional standards
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex medical, vocational, educational, and employment information and develop defensible professional opinions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex vocational concepts to attorneys, juries, and non-technical audiences
- Prior expert witness, deposition, or courtroom testimony experience preferred
- Relevant professional certifications such as CRC (Certified Rehabilitation Counselor), CVE (Certified Vocational Evaluator), ABVE certification, or comparable credentials strongly preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- 1099 independent contractor arrangement
- WFH / Remote
- Competitive hourly expert witness compensation
- Flexible case-based workload
- Dedicated case management and administrative support from initial client intake to billing and collections
- Marketing and business development initiatives designed to generate new case opportunities and expand reach and visibility in the legal industry
- Peer review support and access to a multidisciplinary team of experts
- Report writing support
- Professional development opportunities, including deposition coaching, testimony training, and continuing education
- Flexible engagement structure
- Collaborative environment where expertise is valued and contributions influence case outcomes