What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAID RECOVERY CASEWORKER (EXECUTIVE I) position at illinois?
Agency : Department of Healthcare and Family Services
.Job Posting ID: DF24820
.BPIS: 09804
.Group: CL(B-H)
.Start Date: 04/12/2023
. Closing Date: 04/25/2023
. Salary: $4,982 - $7,369 Anticipated monthly salary for non-state $4,982
. Job Type: Salaried Full Time
. County: Sangamon
. Number of Vacancies: 1
. Plan/BU: RC062
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This position is a union position. therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website.
.If you are seeking a Transfer: please remember to upload a State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services Illinois Federation of Public Employees (IFPE) - Transfer Request Form. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
.Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
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Posting Identification Number DF24820
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Job Description:
.The Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Bureau of Collection Services, Technical Recovery Unit is seeking to hire an individual to serve as a Medicaid Recovery Caseworker for the Liens and Estates Recoveries Section. The ideal candidate will conduct research via the internet and various reports to determine the claim status of the deceased customer's estate and complete required legal documents to file estate claims and/or property liens. The candidate will exhibit excellent follow-up skills to plan, organize, and prioritize assignments, ensuring such are completed accurately and timely to achieve unit goals. The candidate will also demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as display motivation and initiative to accomplish set goals of maximizing recovery efforts. This position further serves as a section liaison for internal and external entities regarding property liens and estate claims and/or issues.
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HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.
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Employees receive a robust benefit package including:
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- Monday-Friday work schedule .
- Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas (Remote work may be an option for certain positions) .
- Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance .
- Pension Plan .
- (10) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave .
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare) .
- Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually .
- New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually .
- Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually .
- (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date) .
If you are seeking a new opportunity, and this position appeals to you, please apply today.
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At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs, and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services. The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates, audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of our programs is maintained.
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HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. HFS is an equal opportunity employer.
.Job Responsibilities
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- Serves as a Medicaid Recovery Caseworker for the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Bureau of Collection Services, Technical Recovery Unit, Liens and Estate Recoveries Section .
- Conducts reviews to determine if claims can be filed against assets of a deceased customer's estate .
- Evaluates, organizes, and completes forms for filing estate claims or property liens and notifies the Technical Recovery Section (TRS) Central Office .
- Assists DHS local office staff in resolving questions related to the handling of estate claims and property liens .
- Compiles and develops weekly activity reports, monthly itineraries, and monthly and periodic statistical and financial reports regarding liens and estates activities for management .
- Participates in special projects, collaborative work groups, and committee meetings .
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above .
Minimum Qualifications
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- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration .
- Requires one (1) year of professional administrative experience in a public or business organization or completion of an agency approved professional management training program .
Preferred Qualifications
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- One (1) year of work experience in customer, Medicaid, or liens case management .
- One (1) year of professional experience in financial management and budgeting .
- One (1) year of professional experience communicating with healthcare corporations and/or facilities, financial institutions, legal organizations, or other entities regarding customer asset information .
- One (1) year of experience utilizing spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets and word processing applications such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs .
Conditions of Employment
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- Requires the ability to pass a background check .
- Requires the ability to travel .
- Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop .
Work Hours: 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
. Work Location: 201 South Grand Ave E Springfield, IL 62704-3803
. Agency Contact: HFS.DOFApps@illinois.gov
Job Family: Leadership & Management
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This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
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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.
.If you are seeking a Transfer: please remember to upload a State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services Illinois Federation of Public Employees (IFPE) - Transfer Request Form.
.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.
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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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- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com .
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com .
