Income Maintenance Specialist, Foster Care – Title IV-E Eligibility

City of Scottsbluff, Nebraska - Government

. Determine eligibility for Title IV-E federal funding and state-funded programs .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeOmaha • Nebraska • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $21 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Determine eligibility for Title IV-E federal funding and state-funded programs
Review case information and determine eligibility for Title IV-E and state-funded programs
Set up and maintain payment authorizations for foster care, adoption, and guardianship cases
Review legal and case documentation to support eligibility decisions
Document case activity clearly and accurately
Use multiple systems to track and manage case information
Work with team members and partners to resolve questions or issues
Manage a caseload with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
Identify and address issues that could impact eligibility or payments
Support funding for services for children in foster care, adoption, and guardianship
Help ensure children in out-of-home care have access to needed supports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum qualifications: 24 semester hours of post-high school education in behavioral sciences, public/business administration, social sciences, education, or a closely related field OR experience in customer service, determining eligibility for public assistance, examining/processing financial loan applications, medical or unemployment insurance or rehabilitation claims, unemployment services, OR a combination of education and experience in any of the above areas
Valid driver’s license required
Detail-oriented and comfortable working with complex information
Ability to think through situations and apply policy to real cases
Strong organization and time management skills
Clear written communication
Comfort working across systems and learning new processes
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Knowledge of eligibility determination principles, confidentiality requirements, case documentation, and applicable federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
Skill in reviewing and analyzing detailed case, legal, and financial information; applying policy and eligibility criteria; identifying inconsistencies or missing information; documenting decisions; organizing and prioritizing a caseload; performing calculations; and navigating multiple information systems
Ability to learn and apply complex Title IV-E and state-funded program requirements; review court orders and legal and case documentation; make accurate eligibility determinations; establish payment authorizations; manage multiple cases and deadlines; communicate effectively; adapt to policy, procedure, and system changes; and protect confidential information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities
Benefits eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status