Financial Resources Specialist, Title IV-E program

Department of Health and Human Services • Biddeford, ME

19d • $19 - $26

About The Position

As a Financial Resources Specialist, you will obtain and evaluate information from Caseworkers and client records in order to make timely determinations of eligibility for the Title IV-E program. In performing these duties, your goals will be to ensure compliance with the Federal Title IV-E program requirements and to maximize Maine’s reimbursement for child welfare services.

Requirements

• To qualify, your background must include a four (4) year combination of education, training, and/or progressively responsible experience performing administrative and/or complex clerical tasks including experience which demonstrates interviewing and data gathering skills as needed to form the basis for judgments in eligibility determinations.
• The ability to research, gather and analyze client information and make reimbursement eligibility determinations in accordance with established standards.
• The ability to work in a fast paced, customer service-oriented position.
• The ability to gain a working knowledge of multiple federal and state policies and programs in a compressed timeframe.
• Skilled in the use of standardized desktop technology and products.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring Title IV-E eligibility information is collected and entered into the Katahdin (Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System) in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicating directly with Office of Child and Family Services Caseworkers, providers and other state and federal agencies in order to obtain information and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations and policies.
• Obtaining MaineCare and other state and federal benefits for children in the State’s care based on eligibility.
• Performing quality assurance audits of eligibility records to ensure accuracy of Title IV-E reimbursement and assisting in various state and federal audits to ensure compliance of federal Title IV-E law.
• Preparing cases for and assisting in state and federal audits to ensure compliance with Title IV-E & IV-B laws.

Benefits

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package , covering many aspects of wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed