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

Off of State Treas & Rec Genrl

Verified Company

Boston, United States

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

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

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