Revenue Maximization Specialist II

Safe Children Coalition•Sarasota, FL

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs administrative tasks and assignments relating to the Revenue Maximization Team. This includes the accurate and timely processing of IV-E applications, Medicaid and TANF, as well as processing the notification of other potential benefits, in accordance with Federal, State and Community Based Care regulations and requirements.

Requirements

Experience in working in child protection, case management or Economic Services, Medicaid
Ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy and professional standards.
Computer experience in a Windows environment, Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), ability to learn and utilize other software programs.
Detailed Oriented
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to work independently and utilize initiative, ability to be organized and to meet deadlines.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Work to continue personal competency through education, outside literature, seminars, etc.
Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field preferred or Five years of experience working in related areas such as child protection or case management. Experience using FSFN or Florida system (ACCESS/Medicaid).

Responsibilities

Responsible for the timely and accurate gathering of information from appropriate resources (DCF, contracted agency and computer searches) to determine eligibility for federal funding (Title IV-E) as well as processing Medicaid applications for children in the care of the Community Based Care project.
Responsible for the timely and accurate processing of annual redeterminations of IV-E and or Medicaid.
Responsible for an assigned client caseload. This includes the monitoring of daily placements reports to assess the need for IV-E/Medicaid applications or Tanf eligibility determinations and updates.
Responsible for the accurate entry of IV-E eligibility into required data systems within 24 hours of the initial placement or placement change.
Responsible for preparing the revenue maximization case record for audits and monitoring according to Community Base Care, federal and state regulations.
Responsible for completing in FSFN initial Tanf applications and yearly renewals for children placed in Non licensed out of home care and in home living arrangements. Will review available Tanf due reports from FSFN at least twice weekly.
Responsible for maximizing revenue for the Community Based Care project and serves the best interest of the child(ren) involved by pursuing third party benefits or income. Notifies Community Based Care accounting department to begin, suspend and / or change payee of child’s SSI/SSA income as applicable.
Assist in providing training and technical assistance to CBC staff, DCF staff, contract service providers, clients and other authorities with regards to the revenue maximization program.
Assist in maintaining policy/procedure manuals, processing special reports, attending conferences, workshops and meetings.
Actively participates in efforts to increase efficiency and accuracy of the revenue maximization program.
Supports the project’s QA function, QA data needs, and deadlines for reports and monitoring.