Eligibility Coordinator

ChildNet, Inc.; West Palm Beach, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

ChildNet, Inc. is seeking an Eligibility Coordinator in West Palm Beach, FL.

This full-time role supports the Dependency Case Manager to determine eligibility for children in shelter, foster care, and adoption placements and maximize the federal draw-down to Florida. Essential functions include consulting with case managers and legal partners, organizing eligibility documentation, verifying funding sources (Title IV-E and Medicaid), updating systems, and conducting audits for federal, state, and

Qualifications

• Two years of Case Management experience.
• Two years of Child Welfare experience.
• Bachelor's degree in social services or related field.

Responsibilities

• Consult with Dependency Case Managers, foster parents, and service provider staff to clarify policies and procedures relevant to eligibility.
• Establish a collaborative relationship with ChildNet legal department, Office of the Attorney General, Clerks Office, children in care and clients.
• Organize eligibility documentation according to State requirements. Follow up on referrals to ensure timely case closures.
• Verify funding sources (Title IV-E and Medicaid) to meet compliance, accuracy, and completeness standards. Update software systems with respective data.
• Conduct audits of Title IV-E cases and prepares cases for federal, state, and third-party review.

Skills

Case management

Child welfare

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services

Job description

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Eligibility Coordinator

Full Time Regular role West Palm Beach, FL, US

12 days ago Requisition ID: 1151

Salary: $37,544.00 Annually

ChildNet, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit community-based care (CBC) agency servicing Broward and Palm Beach County. We are contracted with the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, to provide case management support to abused, abandoned, and neglected children. ChildNet is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) and employs over 600 staff at its location in Ft Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, Florida.

Job Summary: This position provides support and assistance to the Dependency Case Manager to gather information used to complete eligibility determination for children in shelter, foster care, and adoption placements to maximize the federal draw down to the State of Florida based on higher eligibility penetration rates.

Essential Functions:

• Consult with Dependency Case Managers, foster parents, and service provider staff to clarify policies and procedures relevant to eligibility.
• Establish a collaborative relationship with ChildNet legal department, Office of the Attorney General, Clerks Office, children in care and clients.
• Organize eligibility documentation according to State requirements. Follow up on referrals to ensure timely case closures.
• Verify funding sources (Title IV-E and Medicaid) to meet compliance, accuracy, and completeness standards. Update software systems with respective data.
• Conduct audits of Title IV-E cases and prepares cases for federal, state, and third-party review.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS:

Years of Experience:

• Two (2) years of Case Management experience
• Two (2) years of Child Welfare experience

Education/Licenses/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social services or related field

IMPORTANT NOTES:

ChildNet is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, sex, age, religion, color, disability, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information, marital status, veterans status or military service obligation, medical condition, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression and any other status protected by applicable law. Including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and CFOP 60-10, Chapter 4. ChildNet is also a Drug-Free Workplace (DFWP).