Childcare Food Program Claims Rep

Family Central, Inc. contracts with the Florida Department of Health as a sponsor for the USDA Child Care Food Program to sponsor licensed family child care homes in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties and child care centers in Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties. The goal of this valuable program is to ensure that nutritious meals and snacks are served and that good eating habits are taught in child care settings.

We assist childcare facilities in implementing best practices to ensure children have access to a variety of nutritious foods which leads to healthy growth and reduces obesity risk.

• Entering claim, enrollment and eligibility data into database for monthly claim.
• Preparing and maintaining required documents for assigned programs.
• Providing technical assistance as  to childcare providers and Family Central, Inc. staff regarding assigned programs.
• Ensuring that all required reports are completed accurately by assigned deadline.
• Preparing and mailing monthly paper work to providers by assigned deadline.
• Assisting with processing of monthly claims data for child care centers.
• Keeping manager and Chief Program Officer informed of all tasks and projects and assisting with projects as needed.
• Participating in the organization of special events related to child care programs.
• Performing other duties that are necessary for the success of the department and to meet accreditation standards.

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum one year experience in claims processing or similar work environment, two years preferred. Technical degree or enrollment in technical/vocational program can substitute for years of experience.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate concerning state, and federal child care food program policy.
• Strong communication, analytical and computation skills required.
• Able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends as needed.
• Must have a valid Florida driver's license or State of Florida .
• This is a position of special trust which requires the employee to successfully meet Level 2 Background screening requirements.
• Able to perform in an empowered environment by working collaboratively with other professionals, personnel and direct service providers. Must be familiar and comfortable working with diverse populations.

  Consider joining a company with great benefits, great working environment and great team that have fun while working!

This position requires background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information dans background screening requirements, visit

Family Central is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
, a Drug Free Workplace and requires drug testing.