Medicaid Program Advisor Albany, NY, USA Req #1057 Thursday, October 31, 2024 Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO), an affiliate of Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG), is focused on delighting clients with world-class managed staffing and talent consulting services. SSO is committed to a diverse workforce, which is a reflection of our clients and the people they serve. **Medicaid Program Advisor, Albany NY** **DPDM - 1273** **Summary** The Bureau of Specialized Services for Children (BSSC) in the Division of Program Development and Management (DPDM) has overall responsibility for program policy governing a wide range of services and programs for children provided under the Medicaid program including the Children’s Health Home program, the voluntary foster care agencies (VFCA) 29-I Health facilities, Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Children’s Waiver for children/youth with behavioral health, medically complex, and developmental disabilities need. The incumbent will assist with Medicaid policy development, implementation, and oversight; analyzing current and proposed service provision; reviewing and updating provider guidance materials; and providing technical assistance via correspondence and conducting training with providers, participants, and other stakeholders. The candidate must have strong interpersonal, problem solving, decision-making and time management skills and the preferred candidate possesses knowledge of pediatric diagnoses and diseases that impact children's development and activities of daily living and has experience with pediatric home health care and related medical supports/supplies and has knowledge of Medicaid and Medicaid services. In addition, the ideal candidate understands Children Services including medical and behavioral health conditions regarding the various children’s populations of Serious Emotional Disturbance, Foster Care, Medically Fragile, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use and other chronic conditions. 1. Become knowledgeable and develop an understanding of the Children’s Health Home program, Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Children’s Waiver, Children and Family Treatment and Support Services, and Foster Care/29-I services to determine changes and or enhancements to the services and programs. 1. Assist the supervisor and staff in the Office of Health Insurance Programs (OHIP), Division of Program Development and Management (DPDM) in a broad range of planning, implementation, evaluation, and reporting activities. a. Research regulations and develop policies, procedures and guidance documents related to a wide range of subjects relevant to the development, implementation, and management of the children services, inclusive of developing power points, presenting training webinars, drafting guidance documents and announcements. a. Lead program projects and initiatives addressing needs within the Children’s Services design including evaluating and monitoring HCBS providers, and overseeing the Independent Entity contract and service provision. a. Synthesize information and feedback to determine the need for new services or changes to current services. Evaluate and research implementation strategies for the services. Present solution focus information regarding program services to the team and supervisor. 1. Collaborate and work with staff, contractors, and state partners regarding various project and program aspects of Children Services of the Health Homes and HCBS program as well as State Plan Services. 1. Assist with oversight and management of team assignments, and provide technical assistance and direction to staff, as needed. 1. Other activities as may be deemed necessary in response to the changing needs of OHIP. **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE** **:** 1. Bachelor’s degree required. 1. Five or more years of experience in health care related field to include research, health care policy, Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorders, or Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability, and quality monitoring or improvement projects. Compensation for roles at Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO) varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, SSO provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, SSO provides a range of benefits for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an Employment Visa at this time. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Staffing Solutions Organization LLC is an e-Verify participant. **Other details** + Pay Type Salary + Min Hiring Rate $68,800.00 + Max Hiring Rate $86,000.00 + Job Start Date Monday, November 11, 2024 + Albany, NY, USA <