Senior Consultant – Developmental Disabilities, Health and Human Services

Role Overview

• We are seeking a strong Senior Consultant with experience and knowledge of national healthcare reform and its impact on state Medicaid, public health or state and local health and human services programs
• Assist state agencies, including Medicaid, Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities, State Units on Aging and/or Social/Human Services in the development of strategic plans to support the statewide implementation of healthcare reform
• Understand Medicaid eligibility requirements, processes and systems
• Understand federal agency mapping for services and supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Understand Person Centered Thinking and Planning and Self-Determination for Home and Community Based Services
• Assist clients in assessing business and technical requirements related to the implementation of program initiatives
• Demonstrate knowledge of current programs, policies, and initiatives critical to services offered to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Research and stay abreast of state and national healthcare transformation efforts
• Perform data and qualitative research activities to address state research needs
• Document and communicate findings and support development of recommendations and follow-up steps to respond to findings
• Identify and collaborate with broad range of healthcare stakeholders
• Participate in analysis of client-identified issues or problems
• Manage projects and engagements of various sizes and durations
• Supervise and support the development of staff
• Effectively manage client interaction and managing client expectations
• Provide subject matter expertise, as requested and appropriate
• Help develop business with new clients, as requested
• Participate in non-client related firm-building activities

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Minimum of 3+ (THREE) years of previous work experience
• Must have experience in the Healthcare Industry
• Strong attention to detail and deliverable preparation
• Strong interest in state health agencies and healthcare reform, e.g., Medicaid, public health, developmental disabilities, health insurance, and health reform organizations (legislative, executive, governor’s office)
• Ability to travel to meet client needs (10-30%) as required

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend