Workers Compensation Associate - 22625

Position Summary: Supervises and/or performs clerical duties associated with the processing of Workers’ Compensation claims for the Agency. Performs related work.

Reports to: Director of Workers’ Compensation Unit

Direct Reports: Clerical Associates and Office Temps

Key Relationships: New York City Law Department, School Secretaries and Personnel Directors.

Responsibilities

Receive written request for employee Worker’s Compensation history research and initiate searches for employee histories.Examine and file claims for NYCDOE Law Department.Provide instructions to regional offices and payroll secretaries in filing Workers Comp forms.Maintain computerized record of clients' claims.Obtain and examine source materials, including C-2, C-11, C8 WCD-23, DP2002, and CIR WCD-201 in order to adequately research employee Worker’s Compensation history.Restore time to workers compensation claimants.Perform and assist other functions at request of Director.Serve as supervisor in absence of Director.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one year of satisfactory

clerical experience.

Preferred

Microsoft Office, Power Point and Access. Ability to type 40 wpm.

Salary: $39,765 - $49,870

(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.

New York City Residency is NOT Required *

We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DOE Non- Discrimination Policy

The Department of Education of the City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.

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