Medicaid Program Support Specialist: Responsible for supporting Registered Nurse and Social Work Care Managers for Community-Based Long Term Care program serving elderly and disabled adults. This support includes daily monitoring and tracking of Medicaid applications along with Medicaid eligibility. Completing Medicaid, food stamp and Medicare Savings Program applications with program participants as needed. Regularly communicating with local MDHHS specialists to identify and remedy Medicaid situations. Review and enter eligibility documents into a statewide system. Strong computer skills with proficiency in Excel and Word required. Candidate must be self-directed with strong organizational skills, display a keen level of accuracy and be detail oriented. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary. Knowledge of older adult resources, Medicaid and CHAMPS helpful. Candidate must have ability to work onsite or have a home office, with high-speed internet access. Candidate must also be able to commute to the Grand Rapids MI office to pick up supplies and to attend occasional meetings.

Full-time, 40-hour position with holidays and weekends off. The hourly starting rate is $17.25 - $18.00 with an excellent benefits package and flexible work schedule. Submit a COVER LETTER and RESUME no later than Monday, May 13, 2024, to employment@aaawm.org or The Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan, 3215 Eaglecrest Drive NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525.

AAAWM is committed to fair employment practices and equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ancestry, color, creed, ethnicity, family-care status, gender identity, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, mental or physical disability, national origin, personal appearance, height and weight, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.25 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Public Health

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work setting:

• Office

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grand Rapids, MI 49525: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Grand Rapids, MI 49525