Education Medicaid Director Job Listing at State of Vermont in Montpelier, VT (Job ID 933FD699-324F-4)

Description

Overview

The Education Medicaid Director oversees school-based health services operations for the Vermont Agency of Education (AOE). Responsibilities include managing grants, claims, compliance, and audits, as well as ensuring program integrity and adherence to state and federal requirements. The role involves significant collaboration with state and federal Medicaid personnel, school staff, and other agencies, while also supervising a team of six. Key duties include providing technical assistance, developing training materials, analyzing program trends, and creating reports. The position requires expertise in Medicaid and special education policies, with occasional testimony to the Legislature.

 

This position is classified as an Education Medicaid Unit Administrator by the Department of Human Resources.

Who May Apply

This position, Education Medicaid Director (Job Requisition #51792), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Karen Abbott at karen.abbott@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are generally performed in a standard office setting but there will be some travel required for which private means of transportation must be available. Work involves dealing with a wide variety of people and groups with diverse and strongly held opinions.

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years or more of experience with Medicaid or other health insurance, school-based health services, state/federal program compliance, or related field INCLUDING one (1) year or more of supervisory, management, or team lead experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, education, public administration, or human services.

Experience in accounting or financial management.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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