Medicaid Waiver Manager (PSA Opt 1)

Medicaid Waiver Manager (PSA Option 1) - # 37072

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Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62703

Job Requisition ID: 37072

Opening Date: 05/16/2024

Closing Date: 05/30/2024

Posting ID: 10-70-37072

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $8,667 - $10,834 per month ($104,004 - $130,008 per year)

Job Type: Salaried Full Time

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: None

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Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Medicaid Waiver Manager to complete and direct staff in planning, policy analysis, standards/rules development and monitoring activities for the Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waivers for adults and children with developmental disabilities. Monitors staff in the evaluation of Medicaid Waiver data collection, provider and individual enrollment and claims processing for the HCBS waivers. Directs agency-wide statistical and analytical reviews of Medicaid Waiver programs for persons with developmental disabilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as Medicaid Waiver Manager.
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• Monitors staff in the evaluation of Medicaid Waiver data collection, provider and individual enrollment and claims processing for the HCBS waivers, identification of problems or issues and implementation of corrective actions, coordination with computer system development staff and other staff to develop solutions and writing of instructions for changes.
• Directs agency-wide statistical and analytical reviews of Medicaid Waiver programs for persons with developmental disabilities.
• Reviews, redesigns and monitors implementation of training and technical assistance to Medicaid waiver providers, service coordinators, department staff and others.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.
• Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications (in priority order)

• Three (3) years of professional experience working with Federal and State policies, rules and procedures related to Medicaid for a public or private organization.
• Three (3) years of professional experience analyzing and contributing to the development of programs, policies and procedures related to Medicaid.
• Two (2) years of professional supervisory experience, including assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements, training staff and approving time off.
• Three (3) years of professional experience working in an environment dealing with developmental disabilities for a public or private organization.
• Two (2) years of professional experience communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Two (2) years of basic proficiency using Microsoft Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Location: 600 E Ash St, Springfield, Illinois, 62703

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Medicaid Administration

Medicaid Waiver Unit
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Job Family: Leadership & Management; Health Services; Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

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 Work Schedules (as applicable)

13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years

Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)

10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan

Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)

Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

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

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $8,667.00 - $10,834.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Pet insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• administrative: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Springfield, IL 62703: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $104,004 - $130,008