FISCAL ASSISTANT I - 48006334

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

44d • $17 - $18

About The Position

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state program that helps people who have physical or mental disabilities get or keep a job. VR is committed to helping people with disabilities find meaningful careers. Our Mission is "to help people with disabilities find and maintain employment and enhance their independence." Our Vision is "to become the first place people with disabilities turn when seeking employment and a top resource for employers in need of qualified employees."

The employee must be able to work effectively under tight deadlines, manage multiple and competing priorities, and maintain consistent, goal-directed performance. The employee is expected to interact courteously and professionally with colleagues, providers, and stakeholders. Performance and conduct must demonstrate consideration for the workload and responsibilities of others and must not negatively affect the productivity or morale of the unit. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Requirements

• Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
• Work History (entered with the most recent/current listed first:
• Any and all State of Florida jobs
• Any and all Florida University jobs
• All periods of employment
• Periods of unemployment
• Gaps 3 months or more
• Education
• Volunteer Experience
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.
• Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will convert to your official application.
• If claiming Right to First Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.
• Complete and register your State of Florida Employment Application on-line, which will then enable you to electronically submit your application for advertised vacancies in the state agencies.
• Download and then fax a completed application to the People First Service Center at 888-403-2110. Be sure to include the requisition number on each page of your application.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and enforcing provider compliance with applicable contract terms and conditions
• evaluating provider performance
• informing management of issues related to service delivery
• reviewing and approving established performance benchmarks
• ensuring the accurate processing of invoices
• maintaining complete, accurate, current, and well-organized records
• coordinating with the Provider Liaison to recommend technical assistance and training for providers on an as-needed basis
• assisting in the development, implementation, and monitoring of corrective action plans when necessary
• evaluating provider effectiveness and recommend improvements to ensure optimal service delivery, particularly when concerns are identified during the invoice review and approval process.

Benefits

• OPS employees do not participate in state group insurance or the state retirement system.
• OPS employees may participate in the State of Florida 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
• OPS employees may wish to inquire into the following state programs: The “Florida Discount Drug Card” program: http://www.floridadiscountdrugcard.com/ The “Cover Florida” Health Care Access program: http://www.coverfloridahealthcare.com/ The “Florida KidCare” Health Insurance program: http://floridakidcare.org
• Any form of paid leave
• Paid holidays
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System
• Reinstatement rights or retention rights

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed