Clerk IV / Data Control (Alternate Care)

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Interprets and audits action sheets. Completes various

processing and reconciliation procedures related to payments for foster

Care And Other Child Placement Programs. Essential Duties Prepares

monthly and weekly accounts payable for child protective and juvenile

justice services. Includes review and acceptance of authorizations for

care and services; compare invoices to contracts determining that billed

rates and services are within contract approved rates; preparation of

appropriate forms and vendor numbers for new providers; auditing,

reconciling and processing invoices for payment; and making required

journal entries. Exercises considerable initiative, judgment and

specialized knowledge in the application of established policies and

procedures under a variety of complex situations. Responsible for

remaining current and up-to-date regarding database changes and in

application of established procedures; i.e. reading manual updates,

attending instructional meetings, etc. Determines eligibility for

children placed in substitute care and performs the following related

tasks: Determines non-Federal Financial Participation or Federal

Financial Participation Refers for child support assignment if there is

court ordered support Completes data entry for the Human Service

Reporting System Determines Medical Assistance Eligibility Completes

reviews of eligibility for children placed in substitute care following

prescribed procedures. Audits weekly and monthly billings from Group

Homes and Institutions to ensure correct payment. Prepares Foster Home,

Group Home and Institution payment batches. Prepares all internal end of

the month reporting. Prepares reports and claims to be submitted to the

state. Processes recoupments for Foster Home, Group Home and Institution

programs. Overpayment reconciliation. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Performs

related functions as assigned. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED: General

office equipment Computer PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Lifting 20 pounds maximum

with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10

pounds. Intermittent standing, walking and sitting. Using hand(s)/feet

for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling,

and operating controls. Occasional bending, twisting, squatting,

climbing, reaching, and grappling. Communicating orally in a clear

manner. Distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes.

Distinguishing people or objects at varied distances under a variety of

light conditions. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of general office practices and skill in the application of

those practices. Knowledge of the departmental programs, operations, and

policy with respect to general functions performed. Knowledge of and

ability to utilize a computer and the required software. Experience in

working with different databases Skill in meeting varied, difficult and

complex office situations. Skill in the operation of general office

equipment. Ability to meet the public and to establish and maintain

effective working relationships with the public and co-workers. Ability

to work with different government entities and vendors Ability to assume

responsibility and to work independently or as a team. Ability to

prioritize and multi-task Ability to understand and carry out complex

and difficult oral and written instruction. Ability to perform full data

entry at a speed of 80 net keystrokes per minute. Ability to work the

required hours of the position. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Apply Online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty