Medicaid Specialist: Responsible for completion of Medicaid, Food Stamp and Medicare Savings Program applications for elderly and disabled adults. Prior experience with Medicaid and knowledge of Long-Term Care Medicaid policy preferred. Candidate should be self-directed with strong organizational skills. Position requires detail orientation, accuracy and an ability to understand and interpret Medicaid policy. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary. Candidate must have the ability to work onsite or have a home office with high-speed internet access. Candidate must be able to commute to Grand Rapids MI office to pick up supplies and attend occasional meetings. Knowledge of older adult resources, Medicaid and CHAMPS preferred.

Full - time, 40-hour position with holidays and weekends off. The starting salary range is $38,000 to $41,000 annually with an excellent benefits package. Submit a COVER LETTER and RESUME by Tuesday June 11, 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: $38,000.00 - $41,000.00 per year

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

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