Fraud & Appeals - Program Assistant II

Fraud & Appeals - Program Assistant II

Crystal Stairs, Inc. Improving the Lives of Families through Child Care Services, Research, and Advocacy

Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of activities or operations.

FRAUD UNIT - PROGRAM ASSISTANT II

Location : Los Angeles, 90056

100% On-site position | Starting Pay is $20 / HR

What We're Looking For :

Crystal Stairs is seeking qualified candidates for our Program Assistant II position. In this position, you will primarily provide administrative or clerical support to the Fraud Prevention & Appeals Unit. This position will assist in the areas of file maintenance, requesting case records and copying of files, data entry, preparing forms and notices, mailing of requested documents to external parties. The position will also be responsible for making follow up phone calls to parents and / or providers regarding appeals hearing appointments.

The qualified candidate will have the following responsibilities :

• Coordinate and process document requests from Legal Department, and DPSS and other agencies (local law enforcement, CDSS, and Housing Authority, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Create and maintain unit files and track all document requests.
• Organize and maintain filing system of fraud & appeals records including preparing records for off-site storage.
• Perform data entry; retrieve client information via Cal Saws, and produce, photocopy and / scan program records.
• Respond to all internal and external communications via email and telephone in a timely manner.
• Process all incoming mail and determine if the Notice of Action was received before the appeal due date. Log all incoming appeals in the Appeals Unit Tracking log and CC3. Prepare forms, notices, and correspondence related to document requests and appeals.
• Schedule appeal hearings, mail appointment notices, and update database (i.e. CC3) with appeal status. Communicate with the case management specialist about appeal request and coordinate with front desk staff regarding appeal hearing appointments.
• Prepare appeal decision letter for mailing, and include appeal documents such as emails, appointment letters and case notes in parent file.
• Participate in team meetings and other staff development trainings.
• Assist with inventory of office supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities You Should Possess :

Total Package of Benefits

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Crystal Stairs, Inc. is committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs, Inc. provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.