Government Relations Liaison

Sevita Health; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevita Health seeks a Government Relations Liaison to manage their government relations agenda. This remote role involves advocacy, strategic relationship building, and collaboration with teams across states to support policy objectives. The individual must possess strong communication skills and relevant experience, ideally in healthcare or government relations.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in government or health policy.
• Experience with Medicaid dynamics preferable.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day government relations activities.
• Develop and execute advocacy agenda.
• Track and analyze legislation affecting business interests.

Skills

Communication

Advocacy

Strategic Planning

Relationship Building

Education

BA/BS

Master's or higher degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS LIAISON - REMOTE POSITION!!!

OUR MISSION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

At Sevita, we believe that everyone deserves to live well. For more than 50 years, our team members have provided home and community-based health care for adults, children, and their families across the United States. Our extraordinary team offers innovative, quality services and support that lead to growth and new opportunities for the people we serve and for our employees.

SUMMARY

The Government Relations Liaison oversees the day-to-day activities of an aggressive government relations agenda impacting Sevita, working closely with state and corporate leadership, state associations, and contractors as appropriate. Manages multiple priorities simultaneously.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below.

• In collaboration with the Government Relations Director, develop and execute an internal advocacy agenda to train and educate teams across divisions and states on key tenets of government relations, including risk mitigation, strategic visibility, thought leadership, champion development, and other related topics. (This position encompasses28 states within the US).
• Foster and support strategic relationship building on a state and regional level among external and internal stakeholders to help drive business development opportunities and advance public policy, advocacy, and issue awareness that is consistent with overall company priorities and acting in the best interests of the individuals served.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively and serve as a key resource for multiple states and stakeholders.
• Track, analyze, and recommend positions on legislation and regulations that affect the interests of the business.
• Coordinate and partner on grassroots or other local efforts, as required by the circumstances of the legislation, regulations, or policy goals;
• Have strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills across a broad variety of platforms, including public speaking
• Experience or knowledge working on the subjects of chronic disease, chronic conditions, brain injury, or long-term care is preferred.
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.

TRAVEL: 10-15%. This is a remote position; however, there may be times when this person needs to travel to one of our programs. When this happens, it will likely be within the Eastern or Central portion of the United States.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

Minimum Knowledge and Skills Required for the Job

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the job.

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS required. (Master's or higher degree preferred)
• Minimum of 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in state or federal government, politics, health policy, healthcare communications and advocacy, or another related field, and be a self-starter and team player with the ability to set and meet deadlines.
• Experience with Medicaid fiscal, regulatory, and political dynamics, and advocacy preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• None Required

Other Skills and Abilities:

• PowerPoint, Word

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work.Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case-by-case basis via the interactive process.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.