REIMBURSEMENT OFFICER I - CHILDREN'S ACCOUNTS

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

4d•$5,127 - $7,135•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, the officer performs professional reimbursement functions, investigating and analyzing reports and documents to determine the initial and ongoing eligibility of Department youth in care for Social Security and Title IV-D benefits. The position calculates conserved funds and reviews, processes, and posts disbursements to the Trust System to generate payments consistent with Social Security regulations. It also identifies case-specific circumstances that result in eligibility gaps and overpayments and serves as a liaison with field staff and the Social Security Administration to resolve issues affecting federal benefit eligibility. This is a full-time, salaried union position with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. It is fully in-office at 726 S College St, Springfield, Illinois. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The anticipated starting salary is $5,127 per month, with a full range of $5,127 to $7,135 per month. The position requires passing a background check.

Requirements

Education equivalent to completion of four years of college, with coursework in accounting, economics, or business administration; coursework in insurance, estate, and probate law is preferred.
One year of work in the reimbursement field.
Ability to pass a background check.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in insurance, estate, and probate law.

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 gaps in eligibility and overpayments.
Serve as liaison with field staff and the Social Security Administration, answering complex questions to resolve issues affecting federal benefit eligibility.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.

Benefits

Pension program and retirement benefits.
Group health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
3 paid personal business days annually.
12 paid sick days annually, with unused sick days carrying over from year to year.
10–25 days of paid vacation annually; 10 days in the first year of employment.
13 paid holidays annually, and 14 in even-numbered years.
Flexible work schedules when available and dependent upon position.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Deferred Compensation Program, a supplemental retirement plan.
Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan and Dependent Care Assistance Plan.
Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Eligibility for GI Bill training or apprenticeship benefits for qualifying veterans.
5% salary differential for bilingual positions.
Commuter Savings Program for Chicago employees.