Disability Retirement Case Counselor I - Boston, United States - Off of State Treas & Rec Genrl

Off of State Treas & Rec Genrl
Off of State Treas & Rec Genrl
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Boston, United States

1 month ago

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About the Office of the Massachusetts State Treasurer and Receiver General ("Treasury")


Our mission is to manage and safeguard the State's public deposits and investments through sound business practices for the exclusive benefits of our citizens, and perform these duties with integrity, excellence, and leadership.

Additionally, we strive to provide economic opportunity, stability, and security for every Massachusetts resident.

We are committed to excellence in recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse and qualified individuals.

We value the culture of diversity and professionalism in the workplace, and strongly believe that our workforce should reflect our community.


PURPOSE OF THE POSITION


The Massachusetts State Retirement Board (MSRB) administers a defined benefit retirement plan for eligible employees of the Commonwealth and certain independent entities.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Entering of relevant data into MARIS and PROSPER computer systems,
  • Creation of a written case summary, including summary of facts, legal and medical issues, indicating (among other things) incoming and outgoing documents,
  • Ensuring the MSRB has received all relevant medical records from relevant parties,
  • Counseling members of the retirement system.
  • Conduct factual investigation on disability cases and obtaining required documentation; prior to a medical panel being requested
  • Understand how to obtain additional information from agencies, attorneys or members if necessary after a preboard meeting
  • Drafting case summaries for submission at monthly Board meetings
  • Assist in the performance of any assigned special projects as periodically required

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist other Retirement Board departments as necessary
  • Demonstrates knowledge of M.G.L. c.32 and possess ability to explain provisions to members with regard to the Disability retirement process.
  • Developing skills to learn how to assist with a retirement seminars & webinars to groups of MSERS member, explaining retirement benefits. Travel as required;
  • Adhere to Treasury and Board human resource and operational policies

Qualifications

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTIES

  • N/A

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  • Associate's Degree or higher or comparable work experience;
  • Excellent communication (writing and speaking), interpersonal and demonstrated organizational skills are required.
  • Ability to comprehend, analyze, summarize, and assess medical records on a wide variety of physical and psychological issues.
  • Can provide high level of member service and responsiveness while working against monthly business cycle deadlines
  • Comfort and familiarity with medical records and analyzing medical issues;
  • Ability to maintain complex records and to prepare periodic reports from such records;
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working environment
  • Knowledge of retirement industry in general and related benefits
  • Currently proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows
  • Familiarity with electronic content management (scanning) systems

Official Title:
Disability Retirement Cnslr


Primary Location:
United States-Massachusetts-Boston-1 Winter Street


Job:
Administrative Services


Agency:
Off of State Treas & Rec Genrl


Schedule:
Full-time


Shift:
Day


Job Posting:
Apr 18, 2024, 12:38:37 PM


Number of Openings: 1


Salary: 53, ,000.00 Yearly


If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Kerlley Aime


Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes
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