Senior Counselor providing benefits counseling for members of 32BJ Benefit Funds. Managing complex cases related to pension, disability, and other retirement benefits.
Responsibilities
Provide advanced benefits counseling services as a case manager to members and their dependents
Assist in understanding disability, health, condolence, pension, and other retirement benefits
Handle complex/escalated cases assigned to the CARE team
Support escalations and contribute to staff training
Uphold the CARE values of Collaboration, Action, Reliability, and Empathy
Interpret pension, disability, condolence, and Fund-Paid health rules
Review and assist with processing all pension, disability, and condolence applications
Conduct counseling appointments, both in-person and by phone
Perform outreach to inform members about benefits and address escalated cases
Review member records and analyze personnel data
Explain various benefit calculations and provide support in researching member appeals
Review members’ eligibility for ancillary and FPH benefits
Prepare and coordinate member communications
Manage a complex caseload from intake through resolution
Respond to inbound CARE calls
Provide backup coverage for CARE staff as needed
Participate in retirement planning seminars
Requirements
Minimum of three years of experience processing pension claims/calculations or retirement counseling experience required
Knowledge of aspects of the administration of the 32BJ Pension Fund preferred
Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service via phone, email, virtually and in-person
Strong public speaking skills required
Must meet performance, accuracy, attendance, and punctuality standards
Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
Detailed knowledge of 32BJ benefits through participant case handling
Ability to manipulate and use multiple software programs including Excel, Microsoft Word, and Windows applications.
Excellent documentation skills.
Flexibility with work schedule.
Benefits
Health, Pension, Retirement Savings, Training, and Legal Services benefits
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