Job Description

Title IV-E/Medicaid Eligibility Specialist

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $19.24 - $28.86 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Recruiter – Lupe Orozco | lorozco@utah.gov
Application Deadline – 7/10/2026

Key Responsibilities

• Collecting and reviewing client information to determine client's/applicant's eligibility and options.
• 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.
• Referring clients to other available services to meet needs where appropriate.
• 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 such as EREP, and CARE.
• Participate in Peer Reviews, State and Federal audits.

Qualifications

Preference may be given to the following:

• Experience in or knowledge of Title IV-E and Medicaid and/or two or more years of experience working in government or public programs
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the Title IV-E Medicaid
• Using State or agency-specific software application program(s)
• Knowledge using CARE
• Reading, interpreting and applying laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures
• Foster care services

About the Role

Location –Position may be at MASOB (195 N 1950 W, Salt Lake City, UT), JJYS Metro Office (1385 S State St. Salt Lake City, UT), or JJYS Weber Valley Youth Center (1305 S 700 W, Ogden, UT)
Background Check Required – Yes
Drug Test Required –
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

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:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

The Department of Health and Human Services is dedicated to providing care for individuals and families of Utah. Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS) provides a continuum of prevention, intervention, supervision and rehabilitation services and programs to youth offenders while assuring public safety. For more information on Juvenile Justice and Youth Services with the Department of Health and Human Services, please clickhere!

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.

Supplemental Information

• May be required to provide 24 hour on call services.
• Risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g. working at great heights, working in extreme outdoor weather conditions, being subject to possible physical attack, etc.
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
• DHRM rules apply for promotions/transfers.