Title IV-E Medicaid Eligibility Specialist
FT / PT Status – Part-Time
Salary – $19.24 - $28.86 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid
Recruiter – Tamra Alfaro | talfaro@utah.gov | 801-538-4221
Application Deadline – 8/16/2026*
*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Move forward in your career by applying to become a Title IV-E Medicaid Eligibility Specialist for the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS)!
This position may be eligible to work a hybrid schedule of both in-office and telework days. A position’s eligibility for hybrid work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.
The State of Utah requires all employees to physically work inside the State of Utah Boundaries.
Key Responsibilities
Title IV-E Medicaid Eligibility Specialists perform the following tasks:
Contacting Residential Treatment Centers to verify background checks have been completed for all employees.
Actively monitoring, tracking and reviewing information to determine the center is in compliance with Federal Title IV-E guidelines.
Reviewing information for accuracy and completeness.
Possible participation in Peer Reviews and State and Federal audits.
Preparing and/or processing documents; reviewing for accuracy and completeness; updating information and/or evaluating against policy; comparing elements for consistency or logical relationships, etc.
Consulting with Division staff regarding eligibility requirements when necessary.
Maintaining and/or creating files or record keeping systems; sorting, labeling, filing, and retrieving documents, and/or other materials.
Entering data into relevant databases.
Qualifications
Excellent computer skills, technologically savvy
Skilled at data entry
Attention to detail
Organization skills
Ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of a potential action
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills
Strong commitment to customer service
Able to work efficiently and independently
Preference
Preference may be given to candidates who have experience with Google Drive.
Supplemental Information
All DCFS job offers are contingent upon passing a Background Screening Application (BSA).
Physical Requirements
Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
Working Conditions
Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
About the Role
Location – May be housed in any DCFS office location in the State of Utah
Background Check Required – Yes
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – TL - Time limited
Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:
The Agency
Be an integral part of a Utah Division working together to keep children safe and strengthen families in our communities. Experience a sense of accomplishment for a job well done and enjoy work life balance!
Contribute to our communities and proactively support the Division of Child and Family Services by helping us achieve our mission, which is,
to keep children safe from abuse and neglect through the strengthening of families.
This is accomplished with individualized, trauma-informed, community-based services that are both safety-driven and family-driven, and the funding of domestic violence shelters and outreach services.
EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.
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