Collection and Civil Prosecution Specialist 1
o Analyze NYS Veterans' Homes accounts for both write off and collection. Responsible for performing the following tasks in an efficient and accurate manner:
o Keep current with Medicaid and Medicare requirements for reimbursement for nursing home care. o Communicate with debtors and their representatives by telephone and in writing and maintain accurate records of said communications. o Meet with supervisor to discuss collection strategies. o Initiate collection efforts by performing, as well as following up on, the following tasks in an appropriate, timely, organized and accurate manner:
o File claims against an estate. o Determine the appropriate Public Administrator, refer and supply necessary information. o Prepare demand letters, restraining notices, information subpoenas and judgments. Research available assets including conducting real property searches, requesting appraisals, and utilizing internet resources. o Contact local Social Security Department and facilitate approval of Medicaid. o Contact other sources of potential benefits of debtor including, but not limited to, Pension, Social Security and Federal Veteran benefits. o Account for all collections related to referred accounts and completes bills to submit. Prepare, on a monthly basis, detailed reports depicting collection efforts and collections on files in an accurate and timely manner. o Act as a liaison with nursing home staff regarding the status of files and securing relevant information and documentation in pursuit of collection activities. o Provide responsive and informed assistance to staff in the daily handling of cases and assist attorney as needed.
Job Function
o Analyze NYS Veterans' Homes accounts for both write off and collection. Responsible for performing the following tasks in an efficient and accurate manner:
o Keep current with Medicaid and Medicare requirements for reimbursement for nursing home care. o Communicate with debtors and their representatives by telephone and in writing and maintain accurate records of said communications. o Meet with supervisor to discuss collection strategies. o Initiate collection efforts by performing, as well as following up on, the following tasks in an appropriate, timely, organized and accurate manner:
o File claims against an estate. o Determine the appropriate Public Administrator, refer and supply necessary information. o Prepare demand letters, restraining notices, information subpoenas and judgments. Research available assets including conducting real property searches, requesting appraisals, and utilizing internet resources. o Contact local Social Security Department and facilitate approval of Medicaid. o Contact other sources of potential benefits of debtor including, but not limited to, Pension, Social Security and Federal Veteran benefits. o Account for all collections related to referred accounts and completes bills to submit. Prepare, on a monthly basis, detailed reports depicting collection efforts and collections on files in an accurate and timely manner. o Act as a liaison with nursing home staff regarding the status of files and securing relevant information and documentation in pursuit of collection activities. o Provide responsive and informed assistance to staff in the daily handling of cases and assist attorney as needed.
Salary Range:
From $49703 to $60371 Annually
Minimum Qualification
Permanent appointment:
Reachable on the Collection and Civil Prosecution Specialist 1 eligible list OR eligible to transfer. Provisional appointment:
Either 1. an associate's or higher degree in legal assistant/paralegal studies or law from a regionally accredited college or university accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) or one cited by the American Bar Association (ABA) as following acceptable practices; Or 2. completion of a legal assistant/paralegal studies non-degree certificate program where the certificate was issued by a regionally accredited or ACICS accredited college or university or one cited by the American Bar Association as following acceptable practices; Or 3. two years of full-time experience in the collection of debts. Examples of acceptable experience includes but are not limited to:
experience with substantial responsibility for communicating with debtors by telephone and in writing to collect debts; communicating with clients by telephone and in writing; locating debtors through skip tracing or other means; calculating debts which may include various interest amounts, service and/or penalty charges; adjusting accounts where necessary; and negotiating debt payment schedules; Or 4.two years of full-time experience as a Legal Assistant. Non-Competitive promotion:
If the number of interested candidates is three or fewer, a competitive examination will not be held and the agency, at its discretion, may nominate a qualified employee for non-competitive promotion under Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. Permanent appointments may be made by applicants who meet the position's minimum qualifications if all requirements of a non-competitive promotion are met. To be eligible for a non-competitive promotion, individuals must be an employee of the Office of the Attorney General and have at least one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Legal Assistant 1 (Spanish Language), Legal Assistant 1, or Office Assistant 3.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
o Keep current with Medicaid and Medicare requirements for reimbursement for nursing home care. o Communicate with debtors and their representatives by telephone and in writing and maintain accurate records of said communications. o Meet with supervisor to discuss collection strategies. o Initiate collection efforts by performing, as well as following up on, the following tasks in an appropriate, timely, organized and accurate manner:
o File claims against an estate. o Determine the appropriate Public Administrator, refer and supply necessary information. o Prepare demand letters, restraining notices, information subpoenas and judgments. Research available assets including conducting real property searches, requesting appraisals, and utilizing internet resources. o Contact local Social Security Department and facilitate approval of Medicaid. o Contact other sources of potential benefits of debtor including, but not limited to, Pension, Social Security and Federal Veteran benefits. o Account for all collections related to referred accounts and completes bills to submit. Prepare, on a monthly basis, detailed reports depicting collection efforts and collections on files in an accurate and timely manner. o Act as a liaison with nursing home staff regarding the status of files and securing relevant information and documentation in pursuit of collection activities. o Provide responsive and informed assistance to staff in the daily handling of cases and assist attorney as needed.
Job Function
o Analyze NYS Veterans' Homes accounts for both write off and collection. Responsible for performing the following tasks in an efficient and accurate manner:
o Keep current with Medicaid and Medicare requirements for reimbursement for nursing home care. o Communicate with debtors and their representatives by telephone and in writing and maintain accurate records of said communications. o Meet with supervisor to discuss collection strategies. o Initiate collection efforts by performing, as well as following up on, the following tasks in an appropriate, timely, organized and accurate manner:
o File claims against an estate. o Determine the appropriate Public Administrator, refer and supply necessary information. o Prepare demand letters, restraining notices, information subpoenas and judgments. Research available assets including conducting real property searches, requesting appraisals, and utilizing internet resources. o Contact local Social Security Department and facilitate approval of Medicaid. o Contact other sources of potential benefits of debtor including, but not limited to, Pension, Social Security and Federal Veteran benefits. o Account for all collections related to referred accounts and completes bills to submit. Prepare, on a monthly basis, detailed reports depicting collection efforts and collections on files in an accurate and timely manner. o Act as a liaison with nursing home staff regarding the status of files and securing relevant information and documentation in pursuit of collection activities. o Provide responsive and informed assistance to staff in the daily handling of cases and assist attorney as needed.
Salary Range:
From $49703 to $60371 Annually
Minimum Qualification
Permanent appointment:
Reachable on the Collection and Civil Prosecution Specialist 1 eligible list OR eligible to transfer. Provisional appointment:
Either 1. an associate's or higher degree in legal assistant/paralegal studies or law from a regionally accredited college or university accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) or one cited by the American Bar Association (ABA) as following acceptable practices; Or 2. completion of a legal assistant/paralegal studies non-degree certificate program where the certificate was issued by a regionally accredited or ACICS accredited college or university or one cited by the American Bar Association as following acceptable practices; Or 3. two years of full-time experience in the collection of debts. Examples of acceptable experience includes but are not limited to:
experience with substantial responsibility for communicating with debtors by telephone and in writing to collect debts; communicating with clients by telephone and in writing; locating debtors through skip tracing or other means; calculating debts which may include various interest amounts, service and/or penalty charges; adjusting accounts where necessary; and negotiating debt payment schedules; Or 4.two years of full-time experience as a Legal Assistant. Non-Competitive promotion:
If the number of interested candidates is three or fewer, a competitive examination will not be held and the agency, at its discretion, may nominate a qualified employee for non-competitive promotion under Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. Permanent appointments may be made by applicants who meet the position's minimum qualifications if all requirements of a non-competitive promotion are met. To be eligible for a non-competitive promotion, individuals must be an employee of the Office of the Attorney General and have at least one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Legal Assistant 1 (Spanish Language), Legal Assistant 1, or Office Assistant 3.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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