Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleResources and Reimbursement Agent 2
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $62726 to $79577 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service List for this title or be a NY State Employee eligible to transfer via 70.1 of the Civil Service Law with one year of permanent service in the qualifying title.
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) provides high-quality, person-centered services, supports and advocacy to individuals 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.
The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Division of Enterprise Solutions is seeking a person to work as a Resources and Reimbursement Agent 2 or Assistant Office Manager in the local Revenue Support Field Office (RSFO). The Agent 2 is part of the RSFO team responsible for securing Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, Supplemental Security Income, Social Security and other benefits for the individuals residing in state operations.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinate benefit applications, ensure eligibility for programs is maintained, all entitlements are secured and any denials are correctly appealed; and maintain office workflow.
• Function as the liaison with private agencies, other governmental units, the local DDSOO, DDRO, other OPWDD staff, advocates and individuals served by the agency.
• Identify training needs and provide training to nonprofit and RFSO staff; function as systems administrator.
• Perform billing account management; and ensure assignments for projects, workgroups and committees are brought to a successful conclusion.
• Provide supervision to clerical staff and manage the office in the absence of the Office Manager.
Additional Comments Please note:
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.