Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant – Benefit Operations

Unum UK

. Review, analyze, and interpret vocational and medical information .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $53,300 - $100,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vocational rehabilitation, including the ability to assess and synthesize complex vocational and medical information, develop and implement return-to-work plans, and provide mentorship and training to peers. Strong communication skills are essential for conveying complex issues effectively to diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Vocational Rehabilitation ExpertiseForensic Vocational AssessmentReturn-to-Work PlanningRehabilitation Counseling CertificationVocational Training Development

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Hard Skills

Vocational AssessmentMedical Documentation AnalysisReturn-to-Work ServicesErgonomic Worksite EvaluationQuality Assurance Reviews

Soft Skills

Independent Professional JudgmentTeam CollaborationEffective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Rehabilitation Counseling CertificationDisability Management CertificationCase Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Vocational InformationVocational OpinionsVocational PracticesOperational EffectivenessCross-Functional Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review, analyze, and interpret vocational and medical information
Assess vocational information and provide vocational opinions on duties and demands
Engage employers, claimants, healthcare providers, and internal resources to facilitate return-to-work and stay-at-work services
Serve as a vocational subject matter expert and consultative resource for claims professionals, Return-to-Work Specialists, and business partners
Apply vocational knowledge by assessing and synthesizing claim file information and offering balanced conclusions
Communicate complex vocational issues concisely in writing and verbally
Identify, develop, coordinate, and implement complex vocational rehabilitation and return-to-work plans
Gather vocational and medical documentation to assess claim direction
Complete comprehensive forensic vocational assessments
Coach claims professionals to increase vocational knowledge
Enhance vocational practices, resources, training, and operational effectiveness
Design and deliver vocational training and mentor vocational peers
Represent the vocational team on cross-functional initiatives and committees
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Return-to-Work Specialists
Conduct virtual ergonomic worksite evaluations and provide expert recommendations
Perform quality assurance reviews and establish vocational best practices, workflows, and policy guidance
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s 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 exercise independent professional judgment in a fast-paced, team environment
Required to maintain professional certifications
Complete required educational activities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Award-winning culture
Inclusion and diversity as a priority
Performance Based Incentive Plans
Competitive benefits package including health, vision, dental, short-term disability, and long-term disability
Generous PTO, including paid time to volunteer
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
Mental health support
Career advancement opportunities
Student loan repayment options
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work environments
Healthcare benefits
Insurance benefits
Paid time off
401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute or not