Third Party Liability Supervisor

• Job
• Agency:
  Department of Social Services - Finance
• Location:
  
  Pierre, SD
• Salary: $64,895.04 - $81,118.00 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications
• Pay Grade: K
• Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Social Services.

For more information on the Department of Social Services, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The mission of the South Dakota Department of Social Services is strengthening and supporting individuals and families by promoting cost effective and comprehensive services in connection with our partners that foster independent and healthy families.

The Office of Recoveries & Fraud Investigations identifies situations where social services benefit programs were obtained inappropriately and seeks recovery when the state is owed money if benefits were overpaid due to error, fraud, or if other resources are responsible for paying first. The Third Party Liability Supervisor is tasked with leading and directing a team of staff who are responsible for finding and collecting debt owed to the Department of Social Services.

This role oversees the TPL team’s daily operations, establishes performance standards, assures compliance with state and federal requirements, and partners with internal and external stakeholders (providers, insurers, attorneys, courts, and beneficiaries) to maximize cost avoidance and recoveries that sustain South Dakota’s public benefit programs.

• a highly motivated and experienced person with a passion for serving the public and displays a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals;
• a compassionate individual who listens attentively to others and clearly conveys information and ideas;
• a dependable and organized individual who effectively plans and organizes work activities;
• a person who is dedicated and who will represent the Department of Social Service with integrity and enthusiasm;
• an individual who works cooperatively with others and promotes a friendly work climate in order.

Degree and work experience in a relevant field such as public administration, human services, public health, finance, health care administration, or a related field.

• personnel management, recruitment, development, and training;
• policy and procedure development;
• organizational leadership and change management;
• budgeting and contract development and oversight;
• effective communication;
• public assistance programs, objectives, and delivery methods and procedures (preferred but not required);

• supervise a team of professional staff, providing orientation, development, training, work direction and/or supervision;
• develop standardized procedures, work instructions, and policies to ensure consistent outcomes;
• oversee the identification of third-party resources to ensure timely post-payment recoveries;
• provide expert advice to program staff and management to clarify policy or resolve difficult, complex or unusual problems with specific cases and make a determination when there is not a clear answer on how a case should be handled;
• ensure operations comply with federal and state requirements;
• prepare for audits and reviews;
• draft and propose legislation, rules, and policy guidance;
• communicate information clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing;
• monitor and evaluate on‑going training by reviewing outcomes, reports, quality control findings, provider feedback, and staff performance;
• prepare clear and concise documents and reports;
• utilize computerized data systems;
• direct the development and maintenance of all new or revised policies and procedures;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E‑Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here.

This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online:  You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

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"An Equal Opportunity Employer"