Description & Requirements

Maximus is hiring a remote
Child Welfare Title IV-E Specialist. The Child Welfare Title IV-E Specialist will be responsible for reviewing Title IV-E foster care eligibility determination processes, advising on compliance with Title IV-E and other child welfare federal funding requirements, providing Title IV-E and National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) federal audit support, providing guidance regarding Title IV-E guardianship assistance, and offering training and other technical assistance related to Title IV-E.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

At Maximus we offer a wide range of benefits to include:

- Work/Life Balance Support - Flexibility tailored to your needs!

- Competitive Compensation - Bonuses based on performance included!

- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA. Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter's, and Pet insurance.

- Future Planning - Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching.

- Paid Time Off Package - Enjoy PTO, Holidays, and extended sick leave, along with Short and Long Term Disability coverage.

- Holistic Wellness Support - Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

- Recognition Platform - Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions.

- Tuition Reimbursement - Invest in your ongoing education and development.

- Employee Perks and Discounts - Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees.

- Maximus Wellness Program and Resources - Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs.

- Professional Development Opportunities: Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with project managers on various initiatives and projects to track progress and provide support as necessary.

- Support leadership in ensuring that the project is delivered to specifications, is on time, and within budget.

- Work closely with management and work groups to create and maintain work plan documents.

- Track the status and due dates of projects.

- Manage relationships with project staff responsible for projects.

- Produce regular weekly and monthly status reports that could include; work plan status, target dates, budget, resource capacity, and other reports as needed.

- Facilitate regular meetings and reviews.

- Adhere to contract requirements and comply with all corporate policies and procedures.

- Review Title IV-E eligibility processes and procedures, provide findings, make recommendations for improvement, and assist with implementation.
- Analyze complex data and identify patterns, recommend actions, and measure outcomes.

- Complete timely and accurate reviews of Title IV-E eligibility case records and data.

- Assist in providing technical assistance related to Title IV-E.
- Assist in complying with a Title IV-E foster care eligibility Program Improvement Plan (PIP) and/or preparing audit files for Title IV-E and other federal audits, including the review of cases, identification of audit risks, and development of audit mitigation strategies.

- Assist with writing reports and other deliverables.

- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in related field.

- 7-10 years of relevant professional experience required.

- Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree.

- Must have at least 7 years of experience in child welfare.

- Must have at least 5 years of Title IV-E eligibility-specific experience.

- Experience preparing for child welfare federal audits preferred.

- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time required.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software including Word, Excel, Visio, Project and other computer software applications.

- Experience in performing deadline-oriented work.

- Ability to quickly understand child welfare business processes and systems that support these processes.

- Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

- In-depth data and problem analysis skills using industry-standard means and tools.

- Ability to translate data into findings and communicate such to peers, management and clients.

- Experience writing detailed plans and reports and creating project deliverables.

- Ability to lead or work as a key member of a cross-functional team with detail orientation.

- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally to all segments of the population.

Home Office Requirements:

- Internet speed of 20mbps or higher required (you can test this by going to www.speedtest.net).

- Connectivity to the internet via either Wi-Fi or Category 5 or 6 ethernet patch cable to the home router.

- Must currently and permanently reside in the Continental US.

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Minimum Salary

$

55, 100.00

Maximum Salary

$

125, 000.00