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The Department of Children and Families (DCF), Division of Family and Community Partnerships, seeks qualified candidates for Regulatory Officer 1 positions. These positions will be located in Trenton, NJ and may be eligible to work remotely for up to two (2) days in a calendar week.

Under close supervision of a supervisory official or other designated official in a state department, institution, or agency, assists with respect to regulatory matters, formal and informal, both legislative and quasi-judicial in nature, including matters related directly to administrative procedure and policy matters considered by the agency; does related work as required.

The Medicaid Specialists work within the Division of Family and Community Partnerships, with one position supporting the Office of Early Childhood Services and the other position supporting the Office of Family Preservation and Reunification in establishing Medicaid as a funding source for the delivery of prevention programs. These Offices provide a range of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention services to reduce child maltreatment and increase family and child well-being. Utilizing Medicaid where appropriate is critical to Department’s strategic plan goals for improving and expanding the Division’s prevention services. As a new function within the Division, the Medicaid Specialists will serve as a technical resource for their respective office and will have an important role in building relationships, interpreting requirements, and establishing processes to ensure appropriate use of these funds.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Interpret Medicaid requirements and modify existing processes and/or establishing new processes necessary to meet these requirements

* Conduct research on Federal and State guidelines including consulting with outside agencies as needed

* Serve as a technical resource for the Office and advising Office and Division leadership on key decisions related to Medicaid funding of prevention services

* Analyze program data to identify risks, problems, and areas in need of improvement

* Compile data and develop reports in Excel on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis documenting usage, spending and performance against expectations for informing Office, Division and executive leadership

* Serve as representative for the Office with staff from the Department of Human Services and its fiscal agent in coordination related to Medicaid requirements

* Consult with outside agencies to assist providers to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues

* Approve requests for enrollment of families into the Medicaid waiver

* Provide authorization on behalf of DCF for enrollment as a Medicaid provider for these new services

* Develop public facing reference material and training material related to Medicaid requirements and processes for DCF prevention programs

* Deliver training to staff and providers on Medicaid topics

* Coordinate and collaborate with Program Leads who manage provider networks

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree.

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience conducting legal research, analyzing and evaluating legal documents, rules, regulations, and/or legislation, or the review and analysis of regulatory matters in a government agency; or one (1) year of experience as an attorney. Experience in health and human services is preferred.

LICENSE: Appointee must be eligible to practice as an Attorney-At-Law in the State of New Jersey.

Appointee must possess a current Certificate of Good Standing issued by the New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners, or other license to practice law issued by any state in the United States.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, mandatory

* Ability to multitask and prioritize job duties, mandatory

* Presentation skills, strongly desired

* Interpersonal skills, mandatory

* Experience with NJ Family Care/Medicaid or other assistance programs such as eligibility determination, quality assurance or billing strongly desired

* Knowledge of Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) strongly desired

* Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, mandatory

RESUME NOTE: Eligibility determinations will be based upon information presented on the resume only.  Applicants who possess a degree from a college or university outside the United States must provide an evaluation of one’s transcripts from a recognized evaluation service at the time of submission by the above closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.

SALARY: $78,024.71 - $111,000.00 per year

TO APPLY: You must submit a cover letter, resume and documentation of eligibility to practice as an Attorney-At-Law in the State of NJ AND a Certificate of Good Standing issued by the New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners or other license to practice law issued by any state in the United States as a single PDF document, saving the file by your Last Name, First Name. 

Please indicate in your cover letter the Posting # and where you found this job opportunity. Send the file to:

Job.Posting@dcf.nj.gov

LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS: As a prospective employee of the State of New Jersey, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: Are you a veteran? If so, proof of your NJ Veterans Preference is required at application. Please provide a copy of your New Jersey Civil Service Commission NOTIFICATION OF VETERANS STATUS along with your cover letter and resume. For information on how to apply for Veterans Preference in the State of NJ, please visit the Civil Service Commission's website at http://www.state.nj.us/csc/seekers/veterans.

SAME APPLICANTS: If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , e-mail: SAME@csc.nj.gov , or call CSC at (833) 691-0404.

NOTE: APPLICABLE SPECIAL RE-EMPLOYMENT LIST ESTABLISHED AS A RESULT OF A LAYOFF WILL BE USED BEFORE ANY APPOINTMENTS ARE MADE.

RESIDENCY LAW: Please refer to the New Jersey Department of Children and Families’ website at www.state.nj.us/dcf.

The Department of Children and Families is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment which reflects the diversity of the state we serve.