Eligibility Specialist - Indianapolis, IN/Onsite

STI; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

STI seeks an Eligibility Specialist in Indianapolis, onsite, for a 3-12+ month assignment within the Department of Child Services Central Eligibility Unit. The role involves handling multiple adoption eligibility tasks, reviewing reports, and preparing packets.

You will interact with adoptive parents, review files for completion, and ensure compliance with federal and state policies. Effective communication is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to review and process eligibility-related documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with federal and state policies governing eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Review and process status reports and adoption eligibility tasks.
• Prepare NRAE packets and adoption finalization packets as needed.
• Answer inquiries from adoptive parents regarding case status.
• Ensure activities comply with applicable federal and state policies and procedures.
• Determine Title IV-E eligibility based on regulations and policies.
• Interpret and analyze fiscal data to support funding recoveries.
• Coordinate with Family Case Managers and supervisors for information as needed.

Job description

Eligibility Specialist
Indianapolis, IN/Onsite
3-12+ Months

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 Department's 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.