Unemployment Insurance Claims Specialist

Unemployment Insurance Claims Specialist

State of Oklahoma |

State of Oklahoma | Posted Feb 16

Full-time

Unknown

Job Posting Title Unemployment Insurance Claims Specialist

Agency 290 EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION

Supervisory Organization Tulsa Call Center

Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time Full time

Job Type Regular

Compensation Annual Salary - $40,948.00 - $45,423.79 (based on education and experience)

Job Description If applicable, please upload a copy of your two most recent performance reviews along with your resume.

Job Type/Salary/Location

• Full-time
• Vacancies:
  One
• Salary: $40,948.00 - $45,423.79 annual (based on education and experience)
• Primary
  
  Working Hours:
  
  M-F; 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Location:
  
  Statewide
• Supervisory:
  Not applicable

Benefits

• The State of Oklahoma offers a comprehensive Benefits Packet, including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Position Summary Of Responsibilities

• Assist customers with unemployment-insurance (UI) program needs in an inbound call center environment in a timely fashion.
• Assist customers with re-employment program needs in an inbound call center environment in a timely fashion.
• Assist business customers with the UI program and any employer-service needs in an inbound call center environment in a timely fashion.
• Perform various clerical duties and/or support activities working in conjunction with other agency staff and departments towards the Employer Services / UI Services / Re-Employment Services processes.
• Maintain the required safety and security protocols associated with the responsibilities mentioned above.
• Support and train UI functions in the American Job Center

Position Essential Functions

• Conduct interactions with stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner.
• Respond to inbound inquiries regarding Unemployment Insurance.
• Conduct interviews with various parties and document information received to support the administration of the Unemployment Insurance program.
• Provide general information about the Unemployment Insurance and Re-employment processes.
• Perform various tasks to assist stakeholders with the resolution of problems or concerns related to existing Unemployment Insurance claims, to include but not limited to monetary eligibility, payments, and the filing of appeals.
• Evaluate evidence and testimony for the purpose of adjudicating Unemployment Insurance claims in accordance with applicable statutes and rules.
• Attend meetings and training as required.
• Coordinate with other agency departments as needed including but not limited to:

• Employer Compliance – Resolution of disputes related to in-state wages reported.
• Benefit Payment Control – Resolution of potential issues related to identity verification, reported earnings, or new hire investigations.
• Benefits Administration – Resolution of issues related to child support, alien verification, or federal, military, and out of state wage requests.

• On-site attendance is an essential function of the position, as the role requires direct interaction with staff, clients, and on-site office resources.

Valued Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Competencies

• Knowledge of - spelling, punctuation, and business English; business mathematics; modern office methods and procedures; maintenance of records related to assigned programs.
• Skills and Competencies – excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to – maintain professional telephone etiquette; work with difficult customers; work alone; work with others as a contributing team member; multi-task; understand the major policies and procedures governing assigned programs; maintain effective working relationships with others; to handle confidential work; to interpret and handle routine matters in accordance with agency policy; to follow oral and written instructions.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled…