Program Manager; Medicaid Waiver Initiative

Temporary Program Manager, 1115 Medicaid Waiver Initiative
Client:
Well known Non Profit
Location: New York, NY (hybrid, 6 days onsite per month, plus regular travel across NYC boroughs)
Duration: Contract until May 2026 with potential to extend
Payrate: $27/hr -$30/hr
Must have experience with Medicaid 1115 initiatives

Our client, a leading nonprofit dedicated to advancing health equity and community impact, is seeking a skilled professional to support its Medicaid 1115 Waiver capacity-building initiative. In this role, you will provide strategic support, training, and technical assistance to community-based organizations (CBOs) as they enhance their ability to screen Medicaid recipients and link them to essential services. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience with Medicaid 1115 initiatives, CBO engagement, and capacity‑building or technical assistance work.

• Conduct organizational assessments and develop tailored capacity‑building plans for CBO partners
• Deliver trainings, one‑on‑one coaching, tools, and culturally responsive instructional resources
• Provide technical assistance for screening, navigation, and other health‑related program activities
• Support data collection, reporting, and compliance with Medicaid 1115 program requirements
• Assist CBOs with accessing capacity‑building funds for staffing, equipment, and technology
• Facilitate collaboration, peer learning, and knowledge‑sharing across partner organizations
• Track progress, performance metrics, and maintain accurate documentation
• Prepare for stakeholder meetings and share relevant insights from CBO engagement
• Contribute to special projects and ongoing work related to the 1115 Waiver

• Experience or strong working knowledge of Medicaid 1115 Waiver programs
• Background in capacity building, technical assistance, consulting, or CBO support
• Strong facilitation, training, and presentation skills
• Highly organized, with the ability to maintain trackers and performance documentation
• Effective communicator, comfortable navigating complex issues and questions
• Tech‑savvy and able to quickly learn new systems and tools
• Strong collaboration and relationship‑building skills across diverse stakeholders
• Detail‑oriented and comfortable working in a fast‑paced nonprofit environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Public Health, Nonprofit Management, or related field, plus at least 3 years of relevant experience (including 1 year in community‑based health initiatives)