Income Maintenance Foster Care (IM-FC) (Title IV-E Eligibility) Specialist

State of Nebraska•Grand Island, NE

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Income Maintenance Foster Care (IM-FC) (Title IV-E Eligibility) Specialist position plays an important role in supporting children and families across Nebraska by determining eligibility for Title IV-E federal funding and state-funded programs. These decisions directly affect how services are funded for children in foster care, adoption, and guardianship. In this role, you’ll review case information, apply policy, and make decisions that help ensure services are funded correctly and consistently.

Requirements

24 semester hours of post-high school education in behavioral sciences, public/business administration, social sciences, education, or a closely related field OR experience in customer service, determining eligibility for public assistance, examining/processing financial loan applications, medical or unemployment insurance or rehabilitation claims, unemployment services, OR a combination of education and experience in any of the above areas.
Valid driver’s license required.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of eligibility determination; confidentiality requirements; accurate case documentation; and federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing human services programs.
Skill in: Reviewing and analyzing detailed case, legal, and financial information; applying policy and eligibility criteria to individual circumstances; identifying inconsistencies or missing information; documenting decisions clearly and accurately; organizing and prioritizing a caseload; performing calculations; and navigating multiple information systems.
Ability to: Learn and apply complex Title IV-E and state-funded program requirements; review court orders and other legal and case documentation; make accurate and consistent eligibility determinations; establish and maintain payment authorizations; manage multiple cases at different stages while meeting deadlines; recognize issues that may affect eligibility, payments, or federal funding; communicate effectively with team members and program partners; work independently while seeking consultation when appropriate; adapt to changes in policy, procedure, and systems; and protect confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Human Services or a related field
Experience in eligibility, case management, or public assistance programs
Experience working with policy or regulations
Background in human services or child welfare

Responsibilities

Review case information and determine eligibility for Title IV-E and state-funded programs
Set up and maintain payment authorizations for foster care, adoption, and guardianship cases
Review legal and case documentation to support eligibility decisions
Document case activity clearly and accurately
Use multiple systems to track and manage case information
Work with team members and partners to resolve questions or issues
Manage a caseload with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
Identify and address issues that could impact eligibility or payments