SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Completes all applications and determines eligibility for Foster Care Maintenance cases within 60 days of entry into substitute care.  Identifies additional documentation needed to complete eligibility.  Enters data into SACWIS for Title IV-E funding, including data entry for all available IV-E funds the agency is entitled to, i.e. clothing, graduation, daycare costs, etc.

Determines eligibility for Foster Care Maintenance through worker screening process and review of SACWIS and CRIS-E documentation.  Consults with workers and reviews various documentation to track Title IV-E eligibility.  Processes payment adjustments in SACWIS.

Maintains all case files so they may be audited at any time, including all documentation of eligibility. Secures birth certificates and proof of Social Security number from the appropriate entity.

Assists and responds to various entities regarding Medicaid information and family constellation data.

Requests substitute care licenses from various sources and tracks, copies and files licenses.

Performs other related duties as assigned.  Backs-up other employees in the Department/Unit.

As a back-up to other Departments/Units completes Medicaid enrollment and distributes Medicaid cards to caregivers as needed.                                                                                                         

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience with or understanding of public benefits programs and eligibility determination helpful.

Demonstrated ability to operate personal computer and software.

Demonstrated ability to understand and calculate mathematical computations.

Demonstrated aptitude for detail.

Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural work environment required.

Beginning Hourly Rate:  $18.20

If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children in our community, please apply online at lucaskids.net/lccs-job-openings with salary requirements.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we are committed to a diverse work force.

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