Hybrid HCBS Waiver Program Lead

United Trading Group; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Full benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Utah Department of Health & Human Services is seeking a Health Program Manager II to lead the New Choices Waiver team in Salt Lake City. This role drives policy development, program evaluation, and coordination with CMS standards while guiding a high-performing team in a hybrid work setting.

The position emphasizes transformational leadership, quality improvement, and collaboration with providers, participants, and state agencies to improve home and community-based services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of progressive experience in public health program administration, Medicaid waivers, or long-term care systems.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams, projects, or complex operations.

Responsibilities

• Waiver Policy Oversight and CMS compliance.
• Program quality assurance, audits, and CMS compliance oversight.
• Operations management and waiver provider oversight.

Skills

Public health leadership

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or related field

Tools

PRISM

Pega

Asana

Job description

Utah Department of Health & Human Services is seeking a Health Program Manager II to lead the New Choices Waiver team in Salt Lake City. This role drives policy development, program evaluation, and coordination with CMS standards while guiding a high-performing team in a hybrid work setting.

The position emphasizes transformational leadership, quality improvement, and collaboration with providers, participants, and state agencies to improve home and community-based services.