Reimbursement Officer
Company: Illinois Department of Children and Family Service
Location: Springfield
Posted on: April 20, 2024
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Job Description:
Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62704 Job Requisition ID: 37152
Agency : Department of Children and Family Services Title:
Reimbursement Officer I - Eligibility Determination Unit -
Springfield Closing Date/Time: 05/03/2024 Salary: Anticipated
Starting Salary $4,439 monthly; Full Range $4,439 - $6,377 monthly.
Job Type: Salaried County: Sangamon Number of Vacancies: 1 Plan/BU:
RC062 PUC: 90683833 DIVPIN: 200498 This position is a union
position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective
bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this
position. All applicants who want to be considered for this
position MUST apply electronically through the
illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should
click the link near the top left to apply through the
SuccessFactors employee career portal. Applications submitted via
email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be
considered. Posting Identification Number 37152 Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking
an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to
serve as Reimbursement Officer. Under general supervision, this
position will perform a variety of technical reimbursement duties
in order to obtain reimbursement from the federal government for
child care/administrative costs on all youth in care statewide. The
position will complete initial applications to determine
eligibility/claimability for Title IV-E, Medicaid, and Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families Emergency Assistance on all new cases
in which DCFS takes custody of a child. The position will also
determine ongoing eligibility/claimability throughout the life of
the case. This position provides a great opportunity for a
motivated, detail-oriented individual who is interested in playing
a role in the reimbursement process for the Department of Children
and Family Services. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan,
excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for
this position will have excellent organizational skills and
communications skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to
help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and
families of Illinois. Job Responsibilities 1. Serves as
Reimbursement Officer, performs a variety of technical
reimbursement duties in order to obtain reimbursement from the
federal government for child care/administrative costs on all youth
in care statewide, completes initial applications to determine
eligibility/claimability for Title IV-E, Medicaid, and Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families Emergency Assistance (TANF EA) on all
new cases in which DCFS takes custody of a child and reviews and
analyzes various data contained within the SACWIS system and
communicates with caseworkers to obtain additional information to
facilitate determination 2. For all Title IV-E and Medicaid
eligible youth in care, determines ongoing eligibility/claimability
throughout the life of the case through the review and analysis of
reports, change notices, and the monthly Streamline process 3.
Reviews and completes determination of Title IV-E eligibility on
adoption assistance (AA) cases and completes redetermination at age
18 4. Determines Medicaid eligibility for COBRA (Consolidated
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) for both the foster care and
adoption assistance population of children placed out of state 5.
Completes and reviews all long term care budgeting and enrollment
paperwork and maintains verbal and written contact with the DHS
Long Term Care Unit for children placed in nursing homes or mental
health facilities 6. Performs other duties as required or assigned
which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated
above Minimum Qualifications 1. Requires knowledge, skill, and
mental development equivalent to completion of four years of
college with courses in accounting, economics, or business
administration, preferably including courses in insurance, estate,
and probate law 2. Requires ONE year of work in the reimbursement
field Conditions of Employment 1. Requires the ability to pass a
background check 2. Requires ability to travel About the Agency
DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children.
Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting
families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching
family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and
families are our focus. The Division of Budget and Finance plays a
supporting role in the Department's operations by working to ensure
the agency's financial stability and implementation of sound
budgetary practices. Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Location: 726 S College St, Springfield, Illinois, 62704
Supervisor: Bethany Garthaus Agency Contact: Fisayo Oyadeyi Posting
Group: Social Services This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized
Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs). Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Salary: $53,268 - $76,524 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: Illinois Department of Children and Family Service, Springfield , Reimbursement Officer, Other , Springfield, Illinois
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