Management Manager
Resume:
Neil Bennett, M.Ed., CRC, CDMS
Education
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
Master of Education, School Counseling
The Evergreen State College 1975 Olympia, WA Bachelor of Arts
Professional Certification & Registration
1987-present
1987-present
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor - 21504
Certified Disability Management Specialist - 04137
Washington State Labor and Industries Registered vocational rehabilitation counselor 1984-present
Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board Registered vocational rehabilitation counselor 1984-present
Social Security Administration Vocational Expert 2003-present
Veteran’s Administration Qualified 2010-present
Professional Experience
Over twenty five years experience in providing Vocational Assessment and Career counseling to a diverse population of clients.
OSC Vocational Systems May, 2003 to Present
10132 NE 185th Bothell, WA 98011 425-***-**** ****@***-***.***
119 N. Commercial St., Suite 350 Bellingham, WA 98225 206-***-**** ****@***-***.***
Rehabilitation Counselor/Case ManagerVocational Assessment, Evaluation, and Recommendations for active vocational rehabilitation participants in disability insurance jurisdictionsWage Loss Evaluation, Expert opinion and Testimony in civil litigation, dissolution of marriage, Longshore and Harborworker and ERISA benefits programsCase management and Long term care plan development for catastrophic injury or long term health care needsJob Analysis and modification assessment; ergonomic job site assessment
Whittall Management Group February, 1998 to April, 2003
33400 9th Ave So, Suite 114
Federal Way, WA 98003
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Disability Management Consultant
All aspects of Vocational Rehabilitation Assessment and Counseling for Self Insured employers, Third Party Administrators and Labor and Industries Retrospective Rating Group Employers.
Specific services include: Vocational Assessment and Evaluation, Ergonomic Job Site Assessment, Job Analysis and modification assessment; ADA Job Accommodation recommendation; Disability Management program development, monitoring and evaluation; Legal/Forensic Evaluation and Testimony.
Quality Assurance & Administrative Manager
Develop and implement programs to ensure continued company wide high quality vocational services, outcomes and costs. Develop standardized training program for incoming VRC Interns. Develop on-going training program for established VRC Supervisors. Develop annual business plan; coordinate and administer company benefits and payroll plans. Represent company at professional and legislative associations. Coordinate development and implementation of integrated case management software.
CorVel Corporation May, 1991 to January, 1998
200 West Mercer St, Suite 307
Seattle, WA 98119
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor/District Manager.
Develop and implement effective disability management programs. Specific services included Ergonomic Job Site Assessment, Job Analysis and modification assessment; ADA Job Accommodation recommendation; Program monitoring and evaluation. Perform all aspects of Vocational Rehabilitation Assessment and Counseling for Self-Insured employers and Third Party Administrators.
Overall personnel, financial and service management; leadership and business development responsibility for Puget Sound District of full service managed care organization, serving the disability insurance marketplace.
April, 1990 to May, 1991
Washington Occupational Rehabilitation Kinetics Seattle, WA
Vocational Consultant.
Provide Vocational Rehabilitation services to participants of work hardening program. Services included job simulation development, transitional return to work program development and monitoring, employer program development, and direct Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling.
July, 1984 to March, 1990
Fortis Corporation
Anchorage, AK 99507
District Manager.
Perform all aspects of Vocational Rehabilitation Assessment and Counseling for Insured and Self-Insured employers and Third Party Administrators. Provide Forensic evaluation and testimony to Plaintiff and Defense bar. Overall personnel, financial and service management responsibility for Statewide workers’ compensation insurance marketplace. Provided consultative services to employers, Third Party Administrators and Insurers. Achieved yearly personnel and financial growth through assertive business development and service, prudent fiscal management, and responsible, supportive supervision of staff.
Salvation Army Clitheroe Center
October, 1981, to July, 1984
Anchorage, AK 99507
Vocational Counselor/Clinical Supervisor.
Provide Vocational and Clinical counseling to residential alcohol and substance abuse treatment center population.
Organizational Membership
1985-2010
International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP)
National Board of Directors –
Past President 2011-
Immediate Past President 2009-2010
President 2007-2009
Vice President 2005-2007
Secretary/Treasurer 2003-2005
Disability Management Section Chair 2000-2002
Alaska Chapter 1985-1990
President/Board Member
Washington Chapter 1993-2003
President/Board Member 2011
Commissioner, Certification of Disability Management Specialists
Commission 2002 -2006
Faculty: Lorman Educational Services, NBI Seminars 2004 -2009
Past Member, Department of Labor and Industries Liaison committee: 1996 -2003 Vocational Technical Stakeholders Group
Member, WA Chapter Disability Management Employer Coalition 1999 -2003
Northwest Longshore Administrator’s Association 2009-2010
Continuing Education
IARP Annual Conferences-Local and National
Northwest Longshore and Harborworker Association seminars
WSIA Annual and Regional Meetings
Puget Sound Area Construction Safety Summits
Ergonomic Workplace Analysis
ADA Symposiums
Federal Workers Compensation Training Seminars
Washington State Association for Justice Seminars
Veteran Administration Contract Training
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