Leaves Technician Position Available In Jefferson, Louisiana

Leaves Technician
Jefferson Parish Schools

HUMAN RESOURCES

– Harvey, Louisiana This job is also posted in Jefferson Parish Schools
Job Details

Job ID:

5210638

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 3, 2025

Starting Date:

To Be Determined
Job Description

Position Description:

The Leaves Technician is responsible for all clerical duties associated with the medical leaves for the Jefferson Parish Schools district.

Reports To:

Director of Benefits and Leaves

Scope of Responsibility:

Maintains file folders for all medical leaves.
Provides accurate information and documentation to employees regarding medical leave.
Sorts incoming mail, email, and faxes.
Distributes all documents to matching employee medical files.
Enters and maintains new leave request information into the medical leave database.
Creates a new medical leave file for employees taking leave for the first time.
Follow-up on all incomplete leave request with the employee and the employees’ supervisor.
Requests the employees’ available sick time from the payroll department to process the leave. Accurately approves/denies medical request with the proper paperwork submitted in by employee.
Accurately counts employee’s FMLA coverage for medical leave.
Completes medical request applications with approval/denial.
Completes FMLA letter to indicate eligibility or time used.
Sends information to the employee and employee’s supervisor.
Maintains a leaves database with approved/denied medical leave request.
Follow-up on approved medical leaves that are coming to an end.
Informs employees of needed documentation to reinstate from medical leave.
Communicates with school/department on return of employee from medical leave.
Maintains medical leave files once leave is completed and filed.
Performs all other duties assigned by the Director of Benefits and Leaves, or the Executive Director of Employee Services, and/or Chief Human Resources Officer.

Skills and Qualifications:

We seek a detail-oriented, independent self-starter who demonstrates an unwavering commitment to excellence and customer services and who has a record of high performance in challenging situations. Successful candidates will also demonstrate and/or possess:
High School diploma or
Detail-oriented, intrinsically motivates.
Ability to work a flexible
Strong written and oral communication
Analytical and problem-solving
High degree of professionalism, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities, while consistently demonstrating sound judgment and disciplined
High level of organizational skills, communication skills, and accuracy with small details.
Ability to work with basic computer programs, such as: Word, Excel, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Power Point, etc.
Excellent customer service skills when dealing with the public.

Desirable Skills and Qualifications:

Knowledge of basic medical terminology and basic anatomy.
Knowledge of common legal terminology.

Physical Involvement:

Sitting is required most of each work day. Must be able to operate office equipment. Standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting up to 30 pounds is sometimes required. Must possess mobility skills necessary to access a variety of work areas.

Compensation:

JPS offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. JPS also offers a competitive benefits package.

Position Type:

Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required