Consultant - Education jobs in Colorado

Who We Are:

Embrace® provides software solutions to over 1,100 school districts across eight states, enabling educators to spend less time on paperwork, and more time where it matters - in the classroom. 

We are committed to providing high quality, easy-to-use software for managing IEP and 504 plans, documenting intervention plans, monitoring services and reimbursement, and evaluating staff.

Summary:

Join our dynamic team at Embrace® Education as a Medicaid Strategy Consultant and play a pivotal role in improving Medicaid reimbursement for school districts.

As a Medicaid Strategy Consultant, you will have the opportunity to directly impact the financial well-being of school districts by communicating Medicaid policies and procedures to district leaders and providing insightful analysis of district claims. Your expertise will drive strategies for optimizing reimbursement and closing gaps in data collection, ensuring that districts can maximize their Medicaid funding.

In this role, you will serve as a liaison between school districts and state/federal educational and Medicaid agencies, clarifying rules and regulations while staying abreast of the latest policies and procedures. You will collaborate with professional organizations to advance Embrace® initiatives and contribute to enhanced education and Medicaid outcomes for children and schools.

As a Medicaid Strategy Consultant, you will also have the opportunity to conduct on-site and webinar training sessions, empowering school district personnel with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the Medicaid reimbursement process effectively.

Additionally, you will create informative client newsletters and communications to keep stakeholders informed and engaged, review annual Medicaid trends, and identify areas for improvement.

Job Responsibilities

• Communicate with school district leaders to help them understand Medicaid policies and procedures.

• Provide analysis of district claims and present district leadership with strategies for improving reimbursement.

• Determine gaps in data collection and help districts institute initiatives to better collect data.

• Communicate with state and federal education and Medicaid agencies to clarify rules and regulations, and obtain up-to-date policies and procedures.

• Review and analyze submission and rejection trends year to year.

• Create client newsletters and communications.

• Provide on-site and/or webinar training.

• Work with professional organizations to further Embrace® initiatives and enhance education and Medicaid outcomes for children and schools.

• Provide guidance and insight into system functionality and enhancements.

• Some travel will be required

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Education, Public Policy, Healthcare Administration, or related discipline. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in Medicaid reimbursement, education policy, or a related field. Experience working with school districts and understanding of Medicaid policies and procedures highly desirable.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to review and analyze district claims data, identify trends, and develop strategies for optimizing reimbursement.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate Medicaid policies and procedures to district leaders. Experience creating client newsletters and communications preferred.
• Interpersonal Skills: Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with school district leaders, state/federal education and Medicaid agencies, and professional organizations.
• Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of Medicaid rules and regulations, education funding mechanisms, and healthcare reimbursement processes. Ability to stay updated on the latest policies and procedures.
• Training Experience: Experience conducting on-site and webinar training sessions. Ability to empower others with knowledge and skills related to Medicaid reimbursement processes.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify gaps in data collection, propose solutions, and provide guidance to district leadership for improvement.
• Team Player: Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and professional organizations to advance Embrace® initiatives.
• Passion for Impact: Genuine passion for making a positive impact in education and healthcare outcomes for children and schools. Commitment to Embrace® Education's mission of driving positive change in the lives of students and educators nationwide.

Embrace Benefits:

• 100% company paid health, vision, dental, and disability insurance for employee

• 401k with 4% employer-contribution

• Monthly internet stipend

• Generous PTO with yearly roll over of unused days

• Remote work environment 

• Company provided equipment