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The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO), DBA Working Solutions, is part of the Public Workforce System, a network of federal, state, and local offices that support economic expansion and develop the talent of the nation’s workforce.

DFAS is Hiring Part-Time Contact Representatives in Rome, NY

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Contact Representative (Position is located within the Call Center Operations) GS 962 04/05

Part-time – up to 32 hours a week

Customer Service Representatives Needed! Seeking motivated individuals with excellent communication skills to answer incoming calls and emails from active and retired military and civilian customers.

Benefit Highlights Include:
Day Shift, M-F no weekends
Teleworking available
11 Paid Holidays Per Year
Paid Vacation and sick Time
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Tuition Assistance and Career Development

Duties
• Responds to customer inquiries with complete and accurate information by returning telephone calls or responding in writing when necessary.
• Explains clearly, accurately and concisely to customers in layman's terms, the outcome of research, decisions, options, or time-frames required to resolve an inquiry.
• Develops applicable solutions to problems and ensures corrective actions are completed.
• Analyzes customer accounts to identify computation problems, erroneous data, incorrectly processed transactions, duplicate charges, missing documents, and address corrections.

Job location – DFAS Rome, 325 Brooks Road, Rome NY 13441

How to apply
For more information please visit and apply through USA Jobs. The opening date for this announcement is 03/02/23 and it will close 03/15/2023.
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/710082600

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Workforce Development Board/Working Solutions March Newsletter - 2023

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The Workforce Development Board is hiring! Plus:

>New jobs fairs/hiring events/job opportunities

>New learning/training opportunities

>Community Events and Resources

>A free Civil Service Strategies webinar for job seekers

>Reimbursement/Incentives for Businesses

>Success Stories

And Lots more...

READ IT HERE

 

 

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Our March/April Apprenticeship Newsletter is Here

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We've got valuable new opportunities to share with you in our latest edition of our Apprenticeship Newsletter:

>Free pre-apprenticeship learning/training opportunities that can help you prepare and get placed in a Registered Apprenticeship

>Reimbursement/Incentives for Businesses who are eligible to participate in our grant programs

>An upcoming job fair for all abilities, open to the public, with our grant representatives available to speak with interested participants

>We are hiring a Placement Coordinator!

>Informative articles

>And lots more...

READ IT HERE

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DFCS DSS Hiring Event March 8, 2023

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Caseworker Assistants - Social Welfare Examiners - Social Workers

When: March 8, 2023, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Where: Clark City Center, 3rd Floor, 181 Genesee St., Utica, NY

GO HERE TO APPLY TODAY

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Excellus is hiring Community Connections Representatives

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Full-time in Dewitt, NY

Description

Summary:

This position assists the Health Plan in establishing a presence in the community through home visits and community outreach. 

This position requires working occasional evenings and weekends for outreach and community events. 

Essential Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

·         Educates Medicaid, Medicare, and Commercial members on health care benefits, and community resources through home visits and outreach

·         Assists members with activities related to accessing care

·         Answers questions from members regarding Case Management Program, eligibility, and benefits

·         Documents information and activities in applicable systems

·         Educates and answers questions related to government cell phone programs use and navigation

·         Coordinates and implements community events, including Baby Showers, school events, health fairs and various community initiatives

·         Scheduled and unscheduled home visits for noncompliance, gaps in care, community resource needs, and other high-risk issues

·         Conducts targeted phone calls for compliance, HEDIS initiatives and health risk assessments

·         Collaborate with Case Management on the status of high-risk member referrals

·         Collaborate with community partners in all service areas

·         Assists in finding and connecting members to community social services and agencies

·         Deliver community resources to members as needed

·         Enroll or refer qualified members in a Health Home

·         Update the Community Resource Guide as needed

·         Acts as a support to assist the Clinical Operations Department as needed 

·         Consistently demonstrates high standards of integrity by supporting the Lifetime Healthcare Companies’ mission and values, adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct and leading to the Lifetime Way values and beliefs.

·         Maintains high regard for member privacy in accordance with the corporate privacy policies and procedures.

·         Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.

·         Performs other functions as assigned by management. 

Minimum Qualifications:

·         High school diploma or GED is required. Associates degree preferred.

·         Minimum of two years of social services, community outreach, or education experience required.

·         Bilingual ability preferred

·         Must have and maintain valid driver’s license

·         Must have and maintain reliable vehicle

·         Must have and maintain current vehicle registration

·         Must be able to drive in all-weather conditions

·         Must be experienced in Excel and Word 

Physical Requirements:

·         Must be able to drive independently within the Health Plan regions

·         Must be able to lift at least 15lbs

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Helping CNY Get Back To Work

The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO), DBA Working Solutions, is part of the Public Workforce System, a network of federal, state, and local offices that support economic expansion and develop the talent of the nation’s workforce.

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Working Solutions
209 Elizabeth Street
Utica, New York 13501

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.