DCS MAXIMIZATION SPECIALIST - ASSOCIATE - 07072026-79052

Job Information

Overview

The classification has a considerable workload functioning at the entry level performing professional federal funding determinations and revenue maximization work. An employee in this class will apply for federal benefits for DCS children as to maximize federal revenue and offset internal agency costs. Employees will analyze funding systems regularly to ensure that funding sources are generated appropriately. An employee in this class will receive close supervision on assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Makes adjustments in the system daily to ensure that funding is appropriately applied to maximize federal revenue.
• Maximizes revenue for the state by applying for various federal benefits including identifying children with disabilities by researching medical and placement costs and, if appropriate, applies for SSI benefits.
• Communicates changes/updates with the Social Security Administration to ensure that SSI requirements are met for on-going SSI eligibility.
• Ensures SSA/SSI criteria remain intact and in a current active status at age 18 for youth to transition to adult services.
• Makes DCS referrals to the Child Support division for all custodial children which brings in additional revenue to DCS.
• Applies to be representative payee of a child's benefits if they enter DCS custody with any federal benefits in place.
• Conducts periodic reviews of a custodial child's situation to determine if federal benefits criteria are met.
• Reviews court documents to identify appropriate judicial determinations for custodial children and interprets documentation to determine whether the judicial findings meet federal requirements.
• Maintains relationships with DCS attorneys, Court Liaisons, and Family Service Workers to ensure ongoing annual federal requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application;
• Be a citizen of the United States;
• Possess a valid driver's license prior to and during employment;
• Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation;
• Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;
• Have no conviction for a felony;
• Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointment authority;
• Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check.
• Submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use of illegal drugs.

Competencies (KSA's)

• Customer Focus
• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Manages Ambiguity

Knowledge

• Administration and Management
• Customer and Personal Service

Skills

• Active Learning and Listening
• Mathematics
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Management of Financial Resources

Abilities

• Written Comprehension
• Deductive Reasoning

Tools & Equipment

• Office Productivity Software
• Personal Computer, Laptop, Tablet
• Calculator
• Telephones