Medicaid Reimbursement Program Specialist

Job Requisition ID: 50395 

Opening Date: 10/06/2025
Closing Date: 10/20/2025
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: EXECUTIVE II - 13852 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary $6,589-$9,541/month ($79,068-$114,492/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 

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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

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Position Overview

The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is the state’s lead division serving people with disabilities committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and racial justice. The mission of the Division is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their goals of employment, education, and independent living. This position serves as the Bureau of Home and Community Based Supports Statewide Medicaid Reimbursement Program Specialist responsible for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the operation of the Medicaid Reimbursement Program as it pertains to the Home Services Program (HSP). This position will be responsible for maximizing federal revenue via Federal Financial Participation (FFP) funds, by ensuring accuracy of HSP claims for FFP funds and fixing rejected claims. The Division is seeking to hire a detail-oriented individual with strong communication and leadership skills to serve as the statewide Medicaid Reimbursement Program Specialist.

 

Essential Functions

• Serves as the Bureau of Home and Community Based Supports Statewide Medicaid Reimbursement Program Specialist responsible for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the operation of the Medicaid Reimbursement Program as it pertains to the Home Services Program (HSP). 
• Serves as liaison with the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Department of Human Services (DHS) Staff, and internal and ex