WORKERS’ COMPENSATION JOB PLACEMENT SPECIALIST
Coordinates Labor Market Surveys. Contacts potential employers either in person or by telephone to find jobs that are within the claimant’s limitations. Emphasis is placed on transferable skills and positive work history.
Coordinates with physicians to determine current physical limitations to assure that claimant is place in appropriate employment.
Arranges for specialized retraining, when it is appropriate and will lead to employment.
Prepares résumés and assists in completing employment applications when necessary. Counsels Claimants on successful interview techniques and appropriate employer follow up.
Maintains detailed activity file on each claimant and reports on a regular basis to our clients.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Broughton Associates, Inc. – Richmond, Virginia 1988 to Present
Certified Rehabilitation Provider,CommonwealthofVirginia
Certified Personnel Consultant
From 1988 until December 1992 worked as an employment consultant on a contract basis. Conducted job searches, worked with claimants in finding suitable employment. Also maintained a list of potential employers that were receptive to hiring employees with physical limitations and contacted them on a regular basis. Joined firm in January 1993 on a permanent/full-time basis as a Job Placement Specialist and perform all the duties listed above, as well as assessing jobs.
The Collection Agency – Richmond, Virginia 1985 to 1992
Started with the firm as the Marketing Representative and was promoted to Assistant Manager in charge of all personnel procedures. Wrote job descriptions and maintained Policy Manual. Maintained personnel files. Conducted interviews, checked references, and tested potential employees. Regular attendance at employment seminars to stay abreast of current state and federal regulations.
Binswanger Glass Company – Richmond, Virginia 1979 to 1983
Marketing Representative. Established insurance market for the purpose of selling replacement commercial, residential and automotive glass.
Geon Automotive – Richmond, Virginia 1983 to 1985
Marketing Representative. Established local jobber market to distribute foreign automobile parts.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Virginia Board for People with Disabilities, Employment Chairman
National Rehabilitation Association
VirginiaRehabilitation Association
Female Adjusters ofRichmond
EDUCATION
VIRGINIACOMMONWEALTHCOLLEGE
J.SARGEANTREYNOLDSCOMMUNITY COLLEGE
Continuing Education:
Various Workers’ Compensation Seminars
Personnel Seminars through National Association of Personnel Counselors
Lorman Education Service
