Eligibility Specialist

Indianapolis, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job ID: 797265

Position: Foster Care Specialists

Client: DCS

Location: IGCS 402 W Washington St. Room W364 MS48

Indianapolis IN 46204

Duration: 3 Months (Possibility of extension)

Position is on-site Monday thru Friday 37.5 hours a week flexible start time between 7am-8:30am start 7.5 hour day.
Position is expected to last for 6 months with a 6-month renewal for a total of 12 months.
If selected for engagement candidate will be required to pass DCS fingerprinting and DCS CPI/CPS background check.

Works as professional staff within the Department of Child Services Central Eligibility Unit performing multiple adoption eligibility tasks

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

Works as professional staff within the Department of Child Services Central Eligibility Unit performing multiple adoption eligibility tasks such as reviewing and processing status reports Preparing NRAE packets making copies as requested managing electronic files open and appropriately distribute mail and preparing adoption finalization packets.
Reviews and prepares various files for completion such as adoption payment files.
Answers inquiries from adoptive parents concerning case status.
Completes activities while ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state policies and procedures.
The position may also determine Title IV-E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) program eligibility based upon defined federal and state regulations policies and procedures.
Interprets and analyzes fiscal data and other information about children and families to enhance and maintain the Departments various federal and state funding recoveries.
It may require interaction with Family Case Managers supervisors and Local Office Directors to request and clarify information when making determinations.
This role requires effective verbal and written communication skills.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

Required skills:

High school Diploma
Prior experience in an administrative assistant position at least 2 years consecutive duration in same position.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word Outlook PowerPoint and Excel
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail and proofreading skills.
Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and multitask
Previous experience in a position that demanded a high level of confidentiality.
If candidate has working knowledge of MaGIK and/or KidTracks
Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to child services and foster eligibility.

Job ID: 797265 Position: Foster Care Specialists Client: DCS Location: IGCS 402 W Washington St. Room W364 MS48 Indianapolis IN 46204 Duration: 3 Months (Possibility of extension) Position is on-site Monday thru Friday 37.5 hours a week flexible start time between 7am-8:30am start 7.5 hou...