REIMBURSEMENT OFFICER I

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13819018 Job Requisition ID:59434\ Opening Date: 10/22/2026**\ Closing Date:** 11/06/2026**\ Agency:** Department of Children and Family Services**\ Class Title:REIMBURSEMENT OFFICER I - 38199\ Skill Option:None\ Bilingual Option:None\ Salary:** Anticipated Starting Salary $5127 monthly; Full Range $5127 - $7135 monthly**\ Job Type:** Salaried**\ Category:Full Time\ Number of Vacancies:** 1**\ Bargaining Unit Code:RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME\ Merit Comp Code:\ Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm\ Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office\ Headquarter Location:** 406 E Monroe St, Springfield, Illinois, 62701**\ Work County:** Sangamon**\ Agency Contact:** [email protected]Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. REQ ID 59434 Why Work for Illinois? Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career youre looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois. ## Position Overview The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Reimbursement Officer for Payment Determination and Reconciliation. Under general supervision, this position will perform a variety of professional reimbursement duties involved in the maintenance of the complex board payment system for the Department. The position will investigate and evaluate DCFS payment amounts from various reports, in compliance with rules established by the Department. This position will also independently research and analyze discrepancies in daily transactions and analyze field and provider inquiries related to eligible board payments for relative/traditional children. This position provides a great opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented 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 communications 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. r ## Essential Functions - Serves as Reimbursement Officer for Payment Determination and Reconciliation - Independently researches and analyzes discrepancies in daily transactions - Investigates and analyzes field and provider inquires related to eligible board payments for relative/traditional children - Investigates and analyzes information necessary to determine eligible payments for relative/traditional children, including AFDC eligibility status, movement of DCFS and non-DCFS children into and out of a home, provider social security number changes and verification, licensing status changes and verification, and changes in the approval status regarding speci alized foster care - Conducts investigations to complete placement/payment authorization information to procure relevant information needed to change the DCFS provider ID number with which children are associated based on data in the cluster database and licensing screens - Audits claim vouchers to ensure compliance with rules and regulations promulgated by statute as well as internal policies, procedures, and contractual agreements - Serves as liaison with private agencies, relative caregivers, DHFS and other agencies, central office licensing staff, central and regional office contract staff, and other appropriate entities with regard to board errors, methods of correction, and interpretation of rules and regulations established by the Department, providing instruction as needed - Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above ## Minimum Qualifications<