Reimbursement Officer I - Children'S Accounts

State of Illinois•Springfield, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results-oriented Reimbursement Officer for Children’s Accounts. Under general supervision, this position performs professional reimbursement functions, investigating and analyzing reports and documents to determine initial and ongoing eligibility of Department youth in care for Social Security and Title IV-D benefits. The officer calculates conserved funds and reviews, processes, and posts disbursements to the Trust System to generate payments consistent with Social Security regulations. The position also identifies case-specific eligibility gaps and overpayments and serves as a liaison with field staff and the Social Security Administration to resolve issues affecting eligibility for federal benefits. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills. It is a union position subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The position is fully in office at the Department’s Springfield, Illinois location, with work hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, with coursework in accounting, economics, or business administration; courses in insurance, estate, and probate law are preferred.
One year of work experience in the reimbursement field.
Ability to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in insurance, estate, and probate law.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as Reimbursement Officer for Children’s Accounts.
Calculate conserved funds and review, process, and post disbursements to the Trust System to generate payments consistent with Social Security regulations.
Identify case-specific scenarios resulting in eligibility gaps and overpayments.
Serve as liaison with the field and the Social Security Administration, answering complex questions to resolve issues affecting eligibility for federal benefits.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.

Benefits

Pension program.
Competitive group insurance benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
Three paid personal business days annually.
Twelve paid sick days annually, with unused sick days carrying over from year to year.
Ten to 25 days of paid vacation annually, with 10 days in the first year of employment.
Thirteen paid holidays annually, and 14 in even-numbered years.
Flexible work schedules when available and dependent on position.
Twelve weeks of paid parental leave.
Deferred Compensation Program supplemental retirement plan.
Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan and Dependent Care Assistance Plan.
Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
GI Bill training and apprenticeship benefits eligibility for qualifying veterans.
Five percent salary differential for bilingual positions.
Commuter Savings Program for Chicago employees.