Authorization Specialist, Lead

Child Care Resource Center
life insurance, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 403(b)
United States, California, Palmdale
Jan 10, 2025
Expected Hourly Pay Rate: $27.00 Work where your work matters. Work at CCRC. CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. Whether the position works directly with the public or supports our programs, every position is vital to our mission's success and reputation as a leader. We are not your typical non-profit. We are 900+ people strong and growing! Essential Duties And Responsibilities Within the team structure monitor workflow and provide case management services to families enrolled in subsidized child care programs, which include the following responsibilities: Analyze schedules submitted by Case Specialist, determine the appropriate rate, and notified child care providers. 10% Data enter and authorize child care schedules and rates. 5% Approve or terminate child care with providers by notifying over the phone and by mail. 5% Monitor and maintain Regional Market Rates, apply differential rates when warranted. 15% Monitor data entry of child care schedules to ensure accuracy. 15% Research and follow-up on questions related to contracting payment discrepancies. 5% Provide technical assistance to parents and providers related to program guidelines and forms. 10% Monitor team workflow, research and analyze problems, concerns, and needs. Meet with Program Supervisor to develop recommendations for problem resolution and changes to the systems, procedures, and processes to meet with workflow performance expectations. 20% Develop and maintain accurate, legible and complete written records of families' and providers program activity. 10% Responsible for maintaining knowledge of DPSS Contract, Title V, Funding Terms and Conditions, and Agency Policy. 5% Non-Essential Duties And Responsibilities These duties include tasks that are required, but currently comprise of less than 5% of the daily workflow for this job: Participate in departmental, agency and professional meetings and workgroups, as assigned. Assist Case Management Department Manager in developing policies and procedures to meet County, State, and Federal program requirements and agency goals. Enroll new families qualifying for subsidized childcare. Delegate pre-defined tasks to program support staff, with clear instructions and expectations regarding procedures and policies of program operations. Review delegated work, checking on target dates and progress of tasks, and authorize requested actions to parents and providers (e.g., Notices of Action). Work together with staff from other agencies, including Department of Children and Family Services, for the benefit of participating families. All other duties that may be required, as part of the essential functions of the job, as assigned. At CCRC, passion and meaningful work is rewarded! We offer employees: Competitive compensation package Robust benefit offerings -Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability paid for by CCRC Employer Contribution and Employer Match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% vesting Generous Time Off Policy-Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs 501(c) (3) designation-You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness! We have doubled in size over the past 10 years. We provide child development and early education, workforce development opportunities, child care financial assistance, Head Start preschool and Early Head Start services and more for close to 50,000 parents, children, and child care providers each month in Northern Los Angeles County, including Antelope Valley, and the entirety of San Bernardino County, including an office in Victorville, serving a total geographic area of 22,500 square miles. Child Care Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Accommodations: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at (818) 717-1000 ext. 6599 or email them at Recruiting@ccrcca.org.