This is entry or objective level professional Worker's Compensation Specialist work in the Worker's Compensation Division, Department of Workforce Development. Work is performed under close supervision. Work is performed under general supervision. Positions allocated to this level provide consultative services to injured employes, employers and insurance carriers regarding their rights and obligations under the Wisconsin Worker's Compensation Law and attempt to informally conciliate disputes between injured employes and insurance carriers. Positions at this level typically specialize in one or more program areas such as vocational rehabilitation, loss of earning capacity claims, advance payments, and complex disability ratings such as vision loss.
Work is performed under general supervision.
Positions allocated to this level perform the most complex duties in Worker's Compensation dispute resolution and mediation. Work is performed under general supervision. The qualifications required for these positions will be determined at the time of recruitment. Such determinations will be made based on an analysis of the goals and worker activities performed and by an identification of the education, training, work or other life experience which would provide reasonable assurance that the knowledge and skill required upon appointment have been acquired. 345 West Washington Avenue Madison, Wisconsin 53703 Telephone and e-mail contacts for specific questions related to this information provided above.