Resources and Reimbursement Agent 1

Duties Description

The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) provides high-quality, person-centered services, supports and advocacy to people with developmental disabilities in New York State. Our guiding principle in our interactions with the people we serve and each other is “Putting People First,” and is exemplified with values of compassion, dignity, diversity, excellence and honesty.

• Investigate and determine potential eligibility or continued eligibility for all financial benefits and assistance available to people with developmental disabilities.
• Develop financial benefits and entitlements; protect and preserve assets and continue eligibility for financial benefits.
• Maximize reimbursement by establishing charges and arranging payments.
• Communicate with Central Office, DDSOOs, DDRFOs, other State and Federal agencies, community agencies, people with developmental disabilities, their relatives and other advocates.
• Aid in financial benefits presentations and trainings.
• Complete special projects and assignments as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

Telecommuting will be discussed at interview. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nys-office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/posts/?feedView=all

Qualifications

• OPEN COMPETITIVE: Resources & Reimbursement Agent Trainee 1, NS (equivalent to SG-14): Four years of experience conducting financial reviews and evaluations, determining payment sources, and developing and submitting claims for health care and treatment costs.
• Resources & Reimbursement Agent Trainee 2, NS (equivalent to SG-16): Five years of experience conducting financial reviews and evaluations, determining payment sources, and developing and submitting claims for health care and treatment costs.
• Resources & Reimbursement Agent 1, SG-18: Six years of experience conducting financial reviews and evaluations, determining payment sources, and developing and submitting claims for health care and treatment costs.
• COMPETITIVE: Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the current Civil Service Eligible List or the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Eligible List for this title.
• TRANSFER : Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law.

Benefits

• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.
• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.
• Life insurance and Disability insurance.
• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.
• Paid Holidays and Leave: Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year, thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially, five (5) days paid personal leave each year, thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year, up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.
• Health Care Coverage: Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.
• Paid Parental Leave: Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event.
• Retirement Program: Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.

Pay

• Resources & Reimbursement Agent Trainee 1: $57,764*
• Resources & Reimbursement Agent Trainee 2: $63,994*
• Resources & Reimbursement Agent 1: $70,951* - $89,138*

Schedule

• Not specified.