Vocational Consultant (Insurance)

TL;DR

Vocational Consultant (Insurance): Conducting file reviews and occupational analysis to determine disability eligibility with an accent on functional capabilities and labor market research. Focus on assessing work capacity, performing transferable skills analysis, and identifying return-to-work resources.

Location: Onsite in Springfield, Massachusetts

Salary: $65,800–$86,300

Company

hirify.global is a leading mutual life insurance company providing disability and long-term care claims operations.

What you will do

• Perform file reviews and occupational analysis to determine whether an insured meets the definition of disability.
• Conduct procedure code reviews to determine activities for medical and dental providers pre and post onset of disability.
• Coordinate functional capacity evaluations and professional reviews.
• Execute transferable skills analysis and labor market research to identify reasonable occupations in specific areas.
• Collaborate with internal and external resources to identify tools and resources that expedite return-to-work (RTW) efforts.
• Conduct ongoing research on occupations, labor market trends, and state laws regarding vocational rehabilitation.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling (or currently pursuing with anticipated graduation in 2026 or 2027).
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) designation or the ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire.
• Must be located in or able to work onsite in Springfield, MA.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice to have

• 1+ years of vocational rehabilitation experience, ideally in disability management.
• Familiarity with labor market analysis tools and vocational assessment methodologies.
• Strong understanding of return-to-work (RTW) best practices and HR topics.

Culture & Benefits

• Access to a wide range of Business Resource Groups (Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran, and disability-focused).
• Continuous learning opportunities via Degreed and other informational platforms.
• Industry-leading pay and benefits package.
• A work environment that values ethics, integrity, and diverse perspectives.