Job description
Position Details
Job Information
Appointing Authority
Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro
Department/Division
Executive, Department of Human Resources
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. Some evening and weekend work hours may be required.
Job Description
Under general direction; coordinates benefits and insurance coverage for employees; administers coverage regarding employee benefits and vehicle/property liability coverage; provides information to employees. Performs other related duties as required..
Required Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
OR
EQUIVALENT
COMBINATIONS
OF
TRAINING
AND
/OR
EXPERIENCE
:
Completion of a high school level education plus three (3) years of experience in insurance and/or benefit administration, or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of the position as approved by Department of Human Resources.
Completion of a high school level education plus three (3) years of experience in insurance and/or benefit administration, or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities to perform the duties of the position as approved by Department of Human Resources.
Preferred Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of
employee benefit programs; liability insurance, techniques; departmental policies and procedures *; employee training and development, budgeting process; government structure and process.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, schedule or picture form; interview job applicants effectively; establish a friendly work environment; write an edit specifications regarding insurance coverage; communicate effectively; operate a personal computer.
Skills in keyboard operation.
( * Indicates developed after employment).
Pre-Employment Testing Requirements
Criminal Background Check, Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed in an office environment and employee will regularly be exposed to normal hazards associated with an office, customer service provider environment.
Work is performed in an office environment and employee will regularly be exposed to normal hazards associated with an office, customer service provider environment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be required to travel to and access the various assigned work sites.
- Job is physically comfortable. Typically requires sitting, walking, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, keying, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions; use hands to finger, handle, or feel..
- May occasionally be required to reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close visions, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision.
Licensing/Certification
Required certification, license and special requirements of position (e.g., physical demands and work environment, safety hazards, ability to access the various work sites, lifting, etc.)
Licenses:
Licenses:
- Requires a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator’s license.
- Must maintain current certifications, licenses.
Additional Information
In all functions of this position the Employee must maintain confidentiality of employee data, information and records.
Job Duties
Job Duty Name
Benefit Specialist 1 Job Functions
Description of Job Duty
The duties listed below are intended to depict tasks performed by this classification.
Manages and investigates all claims, posts accident reports, completes first report of injury claims, conducts field surveys, collects data, writes reports; recommends revisions in coverage and procedural changes with regard to the administration of programs.
Assists in the administration of county substance abuse program; ensure supervisor compliance with policy and procedure; coordinate testing for new hires, random and reasonable suspicion; assist in organizing and conducting substance abuse training with qualified presenters; follow-up with vendor and substance abuse coordinators; verify billing.
Monitors employees benefits and liability coverage; insures employees are added/deleted from rosters as required; prepares and reviews periodic reports regarding coverage; meets with carriers to resolve problems and complaints regarding claims.
Prepares correspondence and verbal presentations to disseminate information to employees regarding benefits (e.g., new programs, changes existing programs, elimination of coverage, etc.).
Monitors the payment of insurance premiums by various county agencies; expedites payments to carriers; provides information on rates for budget personnel.
Job Duty Name
Other Functions
Description of Job Duty
Provides quality customer service by assisting clients, staff, providers, governmental agencies, and service providers in resolving inquiries, complaints, or problems; presents self in a professional, ethical and culturally sensitive manner to co-workers, staff, other agency personnel, clients, partners, and the public; adheres to all policies and procedures (e.g. division, county, federal and state); attends meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars and training to remain current and knowledgeable on agency, provider, and program rules, policies, regulations, procedures and to receive information on available resources and requirements as directed; examines professional and technical publications to remain current on mandates, issues, techniques, and procedures; demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
Requisition Details
Requisition Details
Requisition Number
C/U - 0482023-P
Working Title
Benefits Specialist 1
Posting Type
Internal Invitation/Summit Co. Employees Only
Number of Vacancies
1
Advertised Salary
$44,075.20 - $52,873.60 annually
Open Date
03/20/2023
Close Date
03/22/2023
Open Until Filled
No
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