Office Assistant 1

New York, State of-posted 8 months ago
$36,232 - $44,828/Yr
Full-time
Remote • Binghamton, NY
Social Assistance
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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. OPWDD's Division of Fiscal Policy & Management is seeking a person to work as an Office Assistant 1 (OA 1) in Financial Benefits & Entitlements Assistance & Management (FBEAM). The OA 1 is part of the FBEAM team responsible for securing Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP (food stamps), Supplemental Security Income, Social Security and other benefits for the people with developmental disabilities residing in state operations. FBEAM also acts as a Medicaid district serving people with developmental disabilities living in OPWDD operated and certified residences.

  • Assist with critical reports monitoring income, resources, and eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income and SNAP
  • Perform data entry and process transactions in a proprietary database, various Medicaid systems and other databases so that Medicaid and other financial benefits for people with developmental disabilities are developed and maintained on a timely basis
  • Timely and correctly maintain records, both physical and electronic, relating to financial benefit eligibility for people served by OPWDD
  • Assist nonprofits with routine questions
  • Assist with various local and statewide revenue projects and duties as directed by supervisor
  • Perform general office duties (mail, email, phones, filing, administrative support)
  • Candidates must be reachable for appointment on Current Civil Service Eligible List for this title.
  • Current Office for People with Developmental Disabilities employees with one year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service as an Office Assistant 1.
  • Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer.
  • 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.
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Life insurance and Disability insurance.
  • The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan.
  • 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.
  • Up to three (3) days professional leave each year.
  • Health Care Coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
  • Participation in The NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS).
  • Training programs and tuition assistance for professional development.
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