Title IV-E Eligibility Specialist

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.—all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in three Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com .

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Public Consulting Group, LLC. is currently seeking a Title IV-E Eligibility Specialist. This position will be part of the team responsible for PCG’s federal revenue management for the Wisconsin Department of Children & Families (DCF), the agency that manages foster care and other child welfare activities in Wisconsin.

Public Consulting Group, LLC. is currently seeking a Title IV-E Eligibility Specialist. This position will be part of the team responsible for PCG’s federal revenue management for the Wisconsin Department of Children & Families (DCF), the agency that manages foster care and other child welfare activities in Wisconsin.

The Title IV-E program provides federal reimbursement to states for costs associated with children placed in out-of-home care. The Title IV-E Eligibility Specialist is responsible for reviewing relevant case information (e.g., family composition, licensure of foster care settings) in state data systems and assessing Title IV-E eligibility criteria in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

An ideal candidate will be a team player with excellent attention to detail and organizational skills who is interested in supporting the work of state government and/or human service organizations.

Specific Responsibilities:

Review client records for information necessary to assess Title IV-E eligibility, including review of electronic case file, relevant legal documentation, and relevant financial documentation.

Understand and apply the federal rules governing Title IV-E eligibility to assess each case accurately.

Monitor performance standard measurements for Title IV-E eligibility activities.

Provide information and technical assistance to client on revenue management activities.

Participate in state and federal audit inquiries.

Maintain positive working relationship with the client and colleagues.

Foster information sharing and open discussion among colleagues.

Travel within Wisconsin, as needed.

Required Skills:

Ability to understand and interpret federal and state laws and regulations.

Excellent written and verbal communication and client-facing skills.

Ability to work independently and within a team.

Ability to prioritize responsibilities.

Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Proficient in written and spoken English.

Required Experience:

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

0-2 years of relevant work experience.

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Compensation:

Compensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, PCG provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave.

Range: $46,100 - $55,000

PCG does not sponsor newly hired foreign national workers for work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship.

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