REIMBURSEMENT OFFICER II

Job Requisition ID: 55722 
Opening Date: 05/12/2026
Closing Date: 05/27/2026
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: REIMBURSEMENT OFFICER II - 38200 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipating Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $5572/month; Full Range $5572 - $7898/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 

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

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.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Payment Determination and Reconciliation Unit Supervisor.  Under direction, this position will serve as working supervisor of subordinate staff, providing guidance and training and directing reimbursement activities.  The position will oversee the review of error suspense and exception reports and initiate necessary action when corrective action has taken place.  The position will also serve as liaison regarding eligibility issues, obligation problems, and program problems with the foster care board payment system.  This position provides a great opportunity for a motivated individual who is interested in playing a role in the reimbursement process for the Department of Children and Family Services.  DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program.  The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and leadership skills.  We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois

Essential Functions

• Serves as Payment Determination and Reconciliation Unit Supervisor, serves as working supervisor of subordinate staff, assigns and reviews work
• Directs and monitors reimbursement activities for the Payment Determination and Reconciliation Unit, including the MARS/CYCIS Payment Program
• Oversees the review of error suspense and exception reports
• Serves as liaison with regional offices, other Departmental divisions, the Comptroller’s Office, Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Interstate Compact, and service providers regarding AFDC eligibility issues, obligation problems, and program problems with the foster care board payment system
• Devises and implements revised methods and procedures for appropriate case control, monitors to ensure that accurate, up-to-date unit procedures are maintained and distributed in a timely manner
• Oversees the entry of payment information into the case management and accounting system to produce vouchers, including exceptions to policy which have been approved by the Chief Fiscal Officer
• Completes an annual training plan as well as an annual assessment of training needs of individual workers
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

• Reguires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with courses in accounting, economics or business administration
• Requires two years of profesional work experience in the reimbursement field

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass a background check. 
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. 
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description 

About the Agency

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
  • Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Headquarter Location: 406 E Monroe St, Springfield, Illinois, 62701
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Fisayo Oyadeyi
Email: Show email
Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Social Services

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).