HYBRID - External Affairs Program Manager (Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 1)

$78,062 - $78,062/Yr

Medicaid Agency - Columbus, OH

Part-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Columbus, OH

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The External Affairs Program Manager at the Ohio Department of Medicaid plays a vital role in promoting and implementing the OhioRISE Program, focusing on improving the lives of youth in custody. This position involves collaboration with community stakeholders, policy development, and stakeholder engagement to enhance the operational effectiveness of the program.

Responsibilities

• Educate and spread awareness about the OhioRISE Program with external community stakeholders.
• Develop policy and recommend program changes for the Youth in Custody Program.
• Present to community stakeholders at meetings, conferences, and events.
• Collaborate with the OhioRISE team and state partner agencies for stakeholder engagement activities.
• Respond to inquiries received in the OhioRISE inbox.
• Lead the intersection of youth involved in the program and child protection.
• Manage inquiries from youth and state partner agencies related to the child protection system.
• Develop member materials for youth and families/caretakers to learn about the OhioRISE Program.
• Staff and provide feedback and updates to the OhioRISE Member and Family Advisory Council and Youth Advisory Council.

Requirements

• Completion of graduate core program in business, management, public administration, public health, health administration, social or behavioral science, or public finance.
• 12 months of experience in the delivery of a health services program or health services project management.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with health care data analysis.
• Knowledge of health services contract management.
• Expertise in health care market and financial analysis.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities
• Public Retirement Systems and Optional Deferred Compensation