Manage calender, and provide administrative support, to Tompkins County Judge and Court Attorney.Develop tracking systems to monitor status of files: Civil, Criminal, Family and Supreme Court cases.Foster the environment with open successful communication.Facilitate correspondence to and from the legal community.Provide sound advice and comic relief as needed.

Assure adequate admissions for Intensive Residential and Supportive Living programs to maintain projected census.Maintain procedures and systems relating to the admissions process.Complete financial assessment and secure appropriate approval for every admission.Exhibit clear communication with all internal and external stake holders including: Business Office, Referral Sources, CARS treatment team and all Drug Treatment Court Teams.Establish and maintain a positive and… Show more Assure adequate admissions for Intensive Residential and Supportive Living programs to maintain projected census.Maintain procedures and systems relating to the admissions process.Complete financial assessment and secure appropriate approval for every admission.Exhibit clear communication with all internal and external stake holders including: Business Office, Referral Sources, CARS treatment team and all Drug Treatment Court Teams.Establish and maintain a positive and professional relationship with Referral Sources based on CARS values and mission statement.Facilitate and foster team building approach within the CARS organization.Represent CARS at Tompkins County and Ithaca Community Treatment Court Team Meetings and ensure relevant information is shared with the CARS clinical team. Show less

Manage high exposure Workers’ Compensation Claims; investigate new claims for coverage, compensability, subrogation & offsets.Manage files with proper use of medical and disability management. Focus on claim resolution by overall management of the litigation process.Develop excellent rapport by maintaining lines of communication with employers, injured workers, counsel, providers, and vendors.Lead contact for Onondaga County claims, including high profile Sheriff Department… Show more Manage high exposure Workers’ Compensation Claims; investigate new claims for coverage, compensability, subrogation & offsets.Manage files with proper use of medical and disability management. Focus on claim resolution by overall management of the litigation process.Develop excellent rapport by maintaining lines of communication with employers, injured workers, counsel, providers, and vendors.Lead contact for Onondaga County claims, including high profile Sheriff Department cases. Show less

Greeted members and provided general administrative support.

Performed a variety of functions within the department, including employee benefits, leaves of absence, classification & compensation, and employee & labor relations.

Administer employee benefits to include orienting new employees regarding benefits; assisting employees in relation to health insurance coverage and union-sponsored benefits.Communicate with Upstate departments and insurance carriers regarding ongoing workers’ compensation claims; request medical exams as needed.Coordinate light duty accommodations for employees on Workers’ Compensation or disability leave.Assist in piloting the Backs for the Future program (joint labor/management… Show more Administer employee benefits to include orienting new employees regarding benefits; assisting employees in relation to health insurance coverage and union-sponsored benefits.Communicate with Upstate departments and insurance carriers regarding ongoing workers’ compensation claims; request medical exams as needed.Coordinate light duty accommodations for employees on Workers’ Compensation or disability leave.Assist in piloting the Backs for the Future program (joint labor/management effort)Oversee requests for leaves of absence (child care, military, disability, FMLA, etc.).Collaborate with Employee and Labor Relations regarding cases involving time and attendance abuse.Classification and CompensationAnalyze and evaluate job classifications, conduct point factor and FLSA reviews.Perform comprehensive salary review and develop compensation plans to ensure equity within the institution and marketplace.Conduct and participate in various local and national salary surveys.Participate in establishing new titles for non-exempt positions.Assist in the investigation of grievances relating to out-of-title work and claims of improper practices with the Public Employer Relations Board (PERB).Employee/Labor RelationsInterpret and administer various labor agreements, including grievances, disciplines, and other contractual issues.Assist and guide department supervisors and managers in the counseling and discipline process.Administer Notices of Discipline relating to poor work performance, incompetence, misconduct, and time & attendance. Show less

Manage Claims Service Team to include responsibility for overall productivity, service requirements (i.e. claims reviews, service calls) and directing workflow as appropriate.Manage high exposure Workers’ Compensation Claims; investigated new claims for coverage, compensability, subrogation & offsets.Manage files with proper use of medical and disability management Focused on claim resolution by overall management of the litigation processDevelop good rapport by maintaining… Show more Manage Claims Service Team to include responsibility for overall productivity, service requirements (i.e. claims reviews, service calls) and directing workflow as appropriate.Manage high exposure Workers’ Compensation Claims; investigated new claims for coverage, compensability, subrogation & offsets.Manage files with proper use of medical and disability management Focused on claim resolution by overall management of the litigation processDevelop good rapport by maintaining lines of communication with clients, injured workers, counsel, providers and vendors Show less

Investigated new claims for coverage, compensability, subrogation & offsets; managed files with proper use of medical and disability management; focused on claim resolution by overall management of the litigation process; and developed good rapport by maintaining lines of communication with clients, injured workers, providers and vendors

Handled member and provider inquiries regarding coverage and benefits; collaborated with various departments to achieve proper coverage; investigated and prepared member grievances; represented the HPS Department on the Quality Improvement Committee; and designed/implemented a training program for the HPS Department