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Benefits Specialist

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Benefits Specialist
District Service Center
Independent Tier III
12 month position

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position coordinates and communicates employee benefits for all eligible employees & retirees of South Washington County Schools.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Coordinate flex spending program, VEBA benefits, HCSP program, FMLA benefits, COBRA continuation coverage and process monthly insurance bills.
  • Maintain and ensure compliance of 403b and 457 plan records. Assist employee requests for hardships, loans, transfers, and salary reduction agreements.
  • Process workers’ compensation claims and maintain OSHA recordkeeping.
  • Make necessary changes to spreadsheets, bills and insurance records.  Process adjustments & refunds on premiums when necessary.
  • Communicate with others in person, via e-mail and over the phone as needed.  Includes proactive contact with customers to inform them of pertinent information relative to their benefits.
  • Write letters and e-mails to employees, previous employees or outside customers providing information, data, claim status, or coverage confirmations.
  • Distribute federally mandated communications under COBRA, HIPAA Privacy and Section 125.
  • Communicate open enrollment options to employees and retirees.
  • Process open enrollment elections.
  • Process changes to benefits coverage and eligibility as a result of changes to employee contracts.
  • Respond to both routine & non-routine customer questions, problems and needs.
  • Provide employees with requested information, refunds, and assistance with complex and often very sensitive coverage problems.
  • Act as a liaison between employee and insurer on issues as needed.
  • Provide group presentations on benefit information.   Present insurance and other benefit information in new employee orientations.
  • Design & provide reports or summaries of information to customers as needed.  Create negotiation and costing models, budgeting data, census reports and retirement reporting as requested.
  • Perform all duties & tasks in compliance with legal & regulatory requirements.
  • Update/maintain benefit communications & processes as federal and state regulations change.  Includes OSHA, workers compensation, employment or personnel law, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA Privacy, Section 125, and COBRA regulations.
  • Act as HIPAA privacy officer; serve a primary contact for employees on HIPAA privacy.  Maintain sensitive records to protect information from unauthorized access.
  • Reconcile benefit amounts (i.e. insurance, retirement & TSA deductions, etc.) each payday.  Monitor benefits using spreadsheets & reports.  Perform regular audits of employee benefit data to ensure members have proper coverage and remain eligible for benefits.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Student Supervisor – Lincoln Center Elementary (Multiple Positions)

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Effective immediately, the Human Resources Department will accept online applications for the position of Student Supervisor (multiple positions) at Lincoln Center Elementary School for the 2021-22 school year.  This position works 3.5 hours per day (10:00 AM – 1:30 PM); student contact days only.

Job Summary
Supervise students under established rules, policies and procedures in a variety of areas including classrooms, hallways, lunchroom, playground and gymnasium.

Job Functions

Supervise students in classrooms, lunchroom, playground, hallways or gym.
Supervise students participating in designated classroom activities as assigned.
Supervise students during breakfast or lunch periods.
Oversee breakfast or lunch clean up.
Clean and sanitize tables between lunch periods.
Inform maintenance of any spills that need to be taken care of in the lunchroom.
Ensure students line up and move about the lunchroom and hallways in an orderly and safe manner.
Communicate with students in a positive and supportive manner.
Assist with creating and maintaining a positive and safe environment for all students.
Manage student conflicts using established procedures and processes.
Intervene in inappropriate behavior and record major behavior issues on the office referral form.
Ensure students line up and move through school in an orderly and safe manner.
Be a positive example by modeling respectful behavior and using problem-solving strategies.
Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with all students, staff, families and community members.
Adhere to staff and program guidelines and district procedures and policies.
Demonstrate prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
Other duties as assigned.

Nutrition Services Assistant – Secondary Building (Multiple Positions)

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Effective immediately, the Human Resources Department will accept online applications for the position of Nutrition Services Assistant (multiple positions) at the Secondary Building for the 2021-22 school year.  The hours for the positions available range from 4.0 hours to 5.75 hours per day; student-contact days only.

Job Summary:
Perform a variety of assigned tasks in the dish room, serving and cashiering under established rules, policies and procedures.

Job Functions

Assemble, prepare, and serve food items according to child nutrition guidelines, standardized recipes and directions from the Cook Manager.
Wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes, pots and pans, and other items in dish room using procedures established in HACCP plans.
Rotate working in serving area, cashiering, food prep and dish room as assigned.
Clean and handle food properly using procedures established in HACCP plans.
Monitor meal components and claim meals for reimbursement that adhere to federal guidelines and cashiering for ala carte.
Utilize safety measures as it pertains to use and operation of equipment in the kitchen including utensils, knives, and other equipment
Represent a positive public relations environment with customers
Attend education classes, training classes and or workshops as required
Other duties as assigned

Nutrition Services Assistant (5.75 hours)

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Effective immediately, the Human Resources Department will accept online applications for the position of Nutrition Services Assistant at Lincoln Center Elementary for the 2021-22 school year.  The position works 5.75 hours per day; student-contact days only.

Job Summary:
Perform a variety of assigned tasks in the dish room, serving and cashiering under established rules, policies and procedures.

Job Functions

Assemble, prepare, and serve food items according to child nutrition guidelines, standardized recipes and directions from the Cook Manager.
Wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes, pots and pans, and other items in dish room using procedures established in HACCP plans.
Rotate working in serving area, cashiering, food prep and dish room as assigned.
Clean and handle food properly using procedures established in HACCP plans.
Monitor meal components and claim meals for reimbursement that adhere to federal guidelines and cashiering for ala carte.
Utilize safety measures as it pertains to use and operation of equipment in the kitchen including utensils, knives, and other equipment
Represent a positive public relations environment with customers
Attend education classes, training classes and or workshops as required
Other duties as assigned

Special Ed Paraprofessional

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This position is full-time and based out of Wildwood Elementary, K-2 building.  Salary and benefits are part of the Para Master Agreement.

Responsible for providing an educational environment that will help students with disabilities in learning and fulfill their growth potential.