Information and Eligibility Specialist Brevard County

Information and Eligibility Specialist Brevard County This position is based in Brevard, but the training will be completed in person in Maitland 3 days a week for the first two months Qualifications: - High School Diploma/GED - Valid Drivers' License - 2 years experience with spreadsheets/databases - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word - Minimum of 2 years of child welfare or related experience. Preferred: Record management experience Data management experience Knowledge of state SACWIS system (FSFN) Previous experience in client eligibility determination Summary: Responsibilities include data management, data entry, data reporting and data validation. In addition, this position obtains, maintains and processes client information to determine eligibility for Federal/State funding and Medicaid. In this role you will assist in resolving problems, locating missing/additional information and be responsible for creating and maintaining documentation which meets all Federal and State requirements for client eligibility. Responsibilities: Enters required program information adhering to strict deadlines Obtains and maintains appropriate eligibility documentation Completes applications for Medicaid and Federal/State Funds Maintains open communication with Protective Investigators and Case Managers responsible for supervising cases of children in care, obtaining information on income, household composition and family resources in order to determine eligibility Provides technical assistance on the completion of all eligibility forms Service Center Medicaid support: verification, provider changes and validation activities Document tracking, checklist preparation and requests for more information Queries systems to access specific information for distributing weekly/monthly reports to case management and senior management staff Performs routine data validation sampling Attends regular IES team meetings, staff meetings, service center meetings, case management meetings, in service trainings and conferences as needed. Assists with Medicaid plan enrollment activities and tracking. Participates and documents CTS staffings. Perform IES training activities such as Argos training, DCM orientation and ongoing FSFN support. Participates in peer file review activities. Participates in Federal Monitoring Reviews. Maintain frequent communication with internal staff regarding changes to case data and eligibility including but not limited to Records Room, Adoption, GAP, Master Trust and Operations staff. Utilize established checklists, forms and task tracking tools identified in the Data Center Handbook to report work status and maintain required documentation. Participates in the agency strategic plan and quality improvement processes Safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards. Non-Essential Functions: Assists with file audits to assess completeness of information Duties in other counties as assigned Assist Records room as needed. Provides feedback on existing IES tools and procedures Training and support to new IES team members. Family Partnerships of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. These employers also maintain Drug-Free Workplaces. Requests for Auxiliary Aids for Hearing Impaired or Limited English Proficiency Candidates may be made with a minimum of five (5) days notice to C. Hernandez at (321) 752-4650.