HAVING PROBLEMS SEEKING A SEASONED, BILINGUAL CASE MANAGER?

EDWIN RIVERA

**** ***** ***** *****, **** 410

Hanover, MD 21076

410-***-****

abl510@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Goals

To promote the highest ethical practices in the delivery of rehabilitation

services to ill or injured individuals. Seeking full time employment in

metropolitan area, Area of coverage is Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC.

Experience

Self-Employed, Independent Contractor 1988 -

Present

. Provide onsite medical case management for workers' compensation, STD,

LTD and group health cases. Control medical and indemnity cost of

injuries and catastrophic illnesses.

. Facilitate restrictive duty programs with employers to realize early RTW

goals.

. Coordination of medical treatment plans to expedite recovery .

. Complied life care plans to project medical costs over the life of an

individual .

. Provide IME services for opinions on disability status, causal relation,

recommendations for treatment and RTW capability.

. Conducts medical management and vocational assessments to include labor

market surveys, job development and placement in Maryland, Virginia,

Washington, DC, Florida, Puerto Rico and Cayman Islands.

. In accordance with Maryland's State Worker's Compensation Law, provide to

injured workers, counseling appropriate job leads, resume preparation,

job seeking skills training, job development, assess transferable skills,

and assess needs for educational training / retraining, and vocational

goals.

. Perform job analysis, labor market surveys, previous and potential

employer contacts, job placement with proper follow-up, coordinates OJT

contacts, assessment of schools and training programs available, evaluate

need for and coordinate any continued medical services.

. Consult with physicians for definitive work restrictions and

appropriateness of job placement to ensure clients safety.

. Provide vocational expert witness testimony.

IntraCore - Miami Office, Workers' Compensation Field Case Manage

1987 - 1988

Jewish Vocational Service - Miami Office, Coordinator / Counselor

1985 - 1987

As a Coordinator / Counselor for "Project T.A.S.K" (Training Applicant

Skills). Provide handicapped individuals a work / training experience in

a competitive working situation, encouraging their return to self-

sufficiency. Coordination with responsibility to the client, the

Department of vocational Rehabilitation and the VA Medical Center.

Services included screening referrals, placement within appropriate

hospital departments, support and monitor client progress. Follow-up and

placement services after completion of the program.

New York State Department of Labor Employment, Interviewer

1985 - 1986

Registered and interviewed clients for prospective jobs. Collected general

data regarding client's skill levels, educational background, work

experience, interests and preferences while utilizing interview techniques.

Referred clients to job interviews. Engaged in follow-up activities and job

placement results.

David Lerner Associates Licensed Investment Broker, Associate

1983 - 1985

Marketed tax shelters, government securities, mutual funds, tax exempt

securities and life insurance. Conducted investment seminars

Central Intelligence Agency, Washington - New York, Special Agent

1980 - 1983

Conducted personnel investigation relative to the Agency's security

clearance program. Engaged to official business regarding persons being

considered for employment or occupying a position of trust with the United

States Government.

Occupational Therapist Assistant 1973 -

1974

Implemented treatment techniques and media patients receiving occupational

therapy. Interviewed and evaluated patients

U.S, Marine Corp 1969 - 1973

Honorable Discharge

Aviation operations

Education

Miami Institute of Psychology, Miami, Florida

Masters Degree/Doctoral Candidate, 1997

City University of New York, New York

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Cum Laude) 1975 - 1979

Certifications and Licensures

Workers Compensation Rehabilitation Service Provider, 1987

WC1000440

C.D.M.S./C.I.R.S. (formerly)

Cert. No. 3650-96

Certified Rehabilitation Provider (CRP)

Cert. No. 071******* Virginia

Certified Qualified Rehabilitation Provider (QRP)

American Board of Disability Analyst - Diplomate

MCRSP-N 1973 Maryland

Languages

Fluent in English and Spanish. Knowledgeable in sign language for the

hearing impaired.

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