Payment Determination & Reconciliation Unit Supervisor

Position Title: REIMBURSEMENT OFFICER II - CLIENT PAYMENT UNIT

Agency : Department of Children and Family Services

Closing Date/Time: 07/08/2024

Salary: $5179 - $7341 (Anticipating Starting Salary is $5179/Month)

Job Type: Salaried

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: RC062

PUC: 90696150

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Please attach your resume, official transcripts, licenses, along with any other supporting documents. This can be uploaded to MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. This is HIGHLY recommended.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 39162

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Payment Determination and Reconciliation Unit Supervisor. Under direction, this position will serve as working supervisor of subordinate staff, providing guidance and training and directing reimbursement activities.

The position will oversee the review of error suspense and exception reports and initiate necessary action when corrective action has taken place. The position will also serve as liaison regarding eligibility issues, obligation problems, and program problems with the foster care board payment system. This position provides a great opportunity for a motivated individual who is interested in playing a role in the reimbursement process for the Department of Children and Family Services.

DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and leadership skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois

Job Responsibilities

1.Serves as Payment Determination and Reconciliation Unit Supervisor

2.Directs and monitors reimbursement activities for the Payment Determination and Reconciliation Unit, including the MARS/CYCIS Payment Program

3.Oversees the review of error suspense and exception reports

4.Serves as liaison with regional offices, other Departmental divisions, the Comptroller's Office, Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Interstate Compact, and service providers regarding AFDC eligibility issues, obligation problems, and program problems with the foster care board payment system

5.Devises and implements revised methods and procedures for appropriate case control

6.Oversees the entry of payment information into the case management and accounting system to produce vouchers, including exceptions to policy which have been approved by the Chief Fiscal Officer

7.Completes an annual training plan as well as an annual assessment of training needs of individual workers

8.Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

1.Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with courses in accounting, economics, or business administration

2.Requires two years of professional experience in the reimbursement field

Condition of Employment

1.Requires the ability to pass a background check

2.Requires ability to travel

About the Agency

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families.

In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus. The Division of Budget and Finance plays a supporting role in the Department's operations by working to ensure the agency's financial stability and implementation of sound budgetary practices

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 08:30am to 5:00pm

Work Location: 406 E Monroe St, Springfield, Illinois, 62701

Supervisor: Vacant

Agency Contact:

Fisayo Oyadeyi

Email: Fisayo.Oyadeyi@illinois.gov

Job Family: Social Services

This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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Nearest Major Market: Springfield