Medicaid & Title Iv-E Foster Care Office Coordinator

MEDICAID & TITLE IV-E FOSTER CARE OFFICE COORDINATOR

Job Requisition : 55793
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: 08/20/2026
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class

Title:

OFFICE COORDINATOR - 30025
Skill Option: Keyboarding
​Bilingual Option:
None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary Effective 7.1.26: $4272/month;
Full Range $4272 - $5641
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and energetic individual to serve as Medicaid & Title IV-E Foster Care Office Coordinator. Under direction, this position will independently perform a variety of complex secretarial and technical office support functions relating to Federal Medicaid and Title IV-E foster care programs. The position will perform advanced word processing functions for foster care requests for medical assistance forms and will upload and download information regarding Federal Medicaid and Title IV-E programs.

The position will also monitor the Foster Care/Medicaid/Federal Title IV-E process related to medical coverage and review and process data entered on computer systems by DCFS field staff. In addition, this position will provide secretarial and complex, specialized office support functions for the Medical Support Unit Supervisor. This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is detail oriented and interested in playing a supporting role in the Department’s operations.

DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong communication skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois

• Serves as Medicaid & Title IV-E Foster Care Office Coordinator
• Monitors the Foster Care/Medicaid/Federal Title IV-E process related to medical coverage
• Provides secretarial and complex, specialized office support functions for the Medical Support Unit Supervisor
• Reviews and processes Medicaid applications for Illinois Department of Corrections (DOC) youth in care who are placed outside of DOC facilities
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to two years of secretarial/business college OR completion of high school and years of related office experience OR two years of independent business experience
• Requires the ability to keyboard accurately at 30 wpm

• Requires the ability to pass a background check
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.

As a State of Illinois…