Education Unit Representative

Department

Department of Labor And Training

Division

Regulatory Compliance

Salary

$63,918.00 - $73,822.00

Job Profile

JC-02536400-27 - Education Unit Representative (C94 L2869 DOA DLT)

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM.

Position is within the Department of Labor and Training/Workers' Compensation.

Non-Standard/Non-Exempt 35.0 hours.

Job Requisition Number

JR103362 EDUCATION UNIT REPRESENTATIVE (Open)

Pay Grade

C00326 A

Classification

Education Unit Representative

Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To provide technical advice and assistance to various parties involving their rights and obligations under the Workers' Compensation Act; to assist injured workers at informal hearings as governed by the Workers' Compensation Act; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior; work is reviewed for compliance with departmental policies, rules, regulations and provisions of Workers' Compensation Act.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As required, supervises the work of subordinate positions assigned to assist.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• To provide technical advice and assistance to various parties involving their rights and obligations under the Workers' Compensation Act.
• To assist the injured employee in preparation for and at informal Workers' Compensation hearings, and to help in providing the necessary documentation at said hearings.
• To provide both routine and technical advice and/or information to the general public regarding rights and responsibilities under the Workers' Compensation Act.
• To attempt to settle disputes between injured workers, insurance companies, employers, purveyors of services, and any other interested parties prior to an informal hearing.
• To conduct in person interviews; both in office and field.
• To gather and prepare information necessary for use at informal hearings.
• To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the Workers' Compensation Act; the ability to interpret and explain pertinent provisions; the ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, with all involved parties including injured workers, employers, insurance carriers, doctors, union officials, and other interested parties; the ability to request, obtain and disseminate information to bring the interested parties together and try to resolve a dispute including presentation to a hearing officer; the ability to obtain and disseminate information; the ability to present testimony at informal hearings; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through: successful completion of at least two years of academic study in an accredited institution of higher education; and

Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment providing experience demonstrating a level of expertise roughly equivalent to that of insurance claims analyst or adjuster.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Supplemental Information

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To provide technical advice and assistance to various parties involving their rights and obligations under the Workers' Compensation Act; to assist injured workers at informal hearings as governed by the Workers' Compensation Act; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior; work is reviewed for compliance with departmental policies, rules, regulations and provisions of Workers' Compensation Act. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As required, supervises the work of subordinate positions assigned to assist.

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.