Eligibility Services Worker Hybrid #260804-3261SH-001

Introduction The State of Connecticut , Department of Children and Families (DCF) is recruiting an Eligibility Services Worker to join our Revenue Enhancement Unit located in Hartford, CT.

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• First (1st) shift
• Monday - Friday

The Revenue Enhancement Division (RED)'s mission is to maximize Title IV-E federal reimbursement for child welfare services for the state of Connecticut's Department of Children and Families (DCF), as well as maintain medical eligibility for children associated with DCF.

The Eligibility Services Worker is essential in supporting the public health and safety activities performed by DCF, and is responsible for establishing the IV-E eligibility status for DCF committed youth receiving services through its Prevention Services program. The Eligibility Services Worker collaborates in determining client eligibility for claiming federal reimbursement under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act and revenue maximization.

This role is crucial for determining whether children in care can be claimed under IV-E and the direct impact on federal revenue.

Working together with families and communities to improve child safety, ensure that more children have permanent families, and advance the overall well-being of children is the central focus of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). DCF protects children who are being abused or neglected, strengthens families through support and advocacy, and builds on existing family and community strengths to help children who are facing emotional and behavioral challenges, including those committed to the Department by the juvenile justice system.

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• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
• A healthy work-life balance to all employees.
• State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service.  for more information.

• Engage in a rewarding career
• Assist our employees so they can achieve success
• Make a difference in the public sector
• Work together in a collaborative team environment

• Meet
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits:
  List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
• Resume Policy:
  Per Public Act 21-69 , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/
  
  Location:
  
  Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission:
  All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM .
• Salary Calculations:
  For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state…