Job Description

Location - Virtual Certification - CRC - Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Training - 8 - 10 weeks, M-F virtual (8 - 5pm) Shift: 8 hour day + 1/2 hour lunch. Start time flexible from 7 - 9am EDT. Start Date: 09/22/2025 Key Responsibilities * Coach Claims Specialists on early identification of disability rehabilitation candidates. * Manage assigned caseload of complex return to work cases. * Apply specialized vocational training and knowledge to the assessment of cases. * Act as a resource on vocational and return to work issues. * Conduct complex research, review and analysis of work and education history, functional capacity and employability within the context of the Short Term or Long Term Disability plans by completing employability assessments / transferable skills analyses. * Provide recommendations regarding claimants' potential to return to work with or without accommodations. * Provide return-to-work solutions through job modifications and accommodations. * Engage claimants, health care providers and employers in return to work potential and planning. * Collaborate with rehabilitation facilities, job placement services and state agencies to develop appropriate and timely turn to work plans. * Monitor the services of vocational rehabilitation vendors to ensure compliance with agreed upon services, quality and timeliness standards. * Develop goal-focused rehabilitation plans utilizing the return to work hierarchy. * Assess training needs and create, author and present vocational training to claim and business partner associates. What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications) * 3-5+ years of Vocational Rehabilitation experience * Master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation or similar Master's degree * CRC - Certified Rehabilitation Counselor * Demonstrate proficient knowledge of computer systems * Strong written and verbal communications skills * Ability to build strong relationships What Can Give You an Edge (Additional Skills) * Prior disability insurance experience * Prior experience conducting employability assessments Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process. MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.

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