Bilingual UI Adjudicator (SpanishEnglish)
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Lincoln, NE - USA
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Job Description:
We are looking for an individual who is bilingual in Spanish and English to join our team as a Bilingual Unemployment Insurance (UI) Adjudicator. This teammate will be detail-oriented thrive on daily challenges be able to multi-task and communicate in a fast-paced and positive team-oriented environment. If this sounds like today!
This position will receive a $1.75 pay differential for multilingual language skills.
Heres what we have to offer!
13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave
156% state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
Wide variety and availability of career advancement
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Examples of Work
Analyze benefit claims to obtain the necessary information to write legal formal determinations of benefit eligibility.
Process appeals from claimants and employers explain procedures assist in completion of appeal complete necessary documents and data entry of transactions. Testify on behalf of the Commissioner of Labor as necessary in Appeal Hearings.
Investigate and establish overpayments of benefits to claimants to ensure that unauthorized benefits are not paid and to comply with legal requirements relative to payment of Unemployment Insurance Benefits.
Answer verbal and written inquiries from claimants employers and other agencies to explain legal requirements and procedures pertinent to the Unemployment Insurance program and general information.
Interview claimants to determine continued eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits. Identify barriers verify work search and refer to reemployment services through One Stop offices.
Retrieve review and update claimant and employer information utilizing computer database inquiries and computer data entry skills.
Collect validate and assemble completed claims and submit for imaging and archival storage.
As directed by supervisor file initial additional and extended unemployment insurance benefits by telephone.
As directed adhere to State Department of Labor and UI Division policies and procedures.
Assist with testing wage investigations adjudicate/work on various types of claim types (CWC UCX UCFE APT Trade).
Other duties as assigned to support the Unemployment Insurance Benefits Program.
Location: NDOL Administration Building 550 South 16th Street Lincoln (On-Site)
Work Schedule: 8am - 5pm; Monday - Friday
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Post high-school coursework/training in math composition and/or use of computer equipment OR experience in fact finding/interviewing customer service including answering inquiries explaining procedures or experience in customer service or call center.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience adjudicating unemployment insurance claims; experience using current benefit payment system in NEworks. Proficient computer and typing skills are necessary.
Other Qualifications: Spanish/English bilingual language skills are required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: Nebraska Employment Security Law.
Skilled in: Interviewing clients employers or other parties of interest to collect essential information; basic computer skills including word processing and data entry; organizing in high workload high stress situations.
Ability to: meet all timeliness and time lapse requirements according to Federal guidelines; effectively communicate via the telephone; specialize in decision making within the capacity of Nebraska Employment Security Law; maintain regular and reliable attendance.
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