Medicaid Coordinator

Special Services; Lawrence (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Buren Intermediate School District Special Services is seeking a Medicaid Coordinator in Lawrence, MI. The role is full-time, in-person, 200 days, and reports to the Administrator of Program Accountability. Starting date is immediately with responsibilities across district programs.

The Medicaid Coordinator will oversee county-wide participation in the SSP, collaborate with state agencies, ensure compliance, and support LEAs with program data and training materials.

Qualifications

• Education & Certification: High School Diploma or GED required; college degree or credits preferred.
• Work Experience: Experience with Michigan Medicaid School Services Program (SSSP) preferred; familiarity with IDEA, special education regulations and school-based service delivery; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Oversee county-wide participation in the Michigan Medicaid School Services Program (SSP).
• Work closely with MDHHS, MDE, and LEAs to ensure Medicaid compliance.
• Coordinate records management and data tracking, including financial records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Project coordination

Research and information gathering

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree or credits preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Medicaid Coordinator

Van Buren Intermediate School District SPECIAL SERVICES - Lawrence, Michigan

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Job Details

Job ID: 5861869

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 30, 2026 4: 00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Medicaid Coordinator

Status: Full Time, 200 days, In-Person

Union: Non-Union

Department/Program/Service: Special Education Department

Reports To: Administrator of Program Accountability

Location of Work:

Special Services Building

701 South Paw Paw Street

Lawrence, MI 49064

Job Goal:

The primary goal is to oversee county-wide participation in the Michigan Medicaid School Services Program (SSP). This position works closely with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Michigan Department of Education (MDE), and constituent Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to ensure compliance with Medicaid requirements.

Qualifications:

Education & Certification :

High School Diploma or GED required; college degree or credits preferred.

Work Experience :

Experience with Michigan Medicaid School Services Program (SSSP), preferred. Familiarity with IDEA, special education regulations and school-based service delivery, preferred. Training for this position will be provided.

Essential Job Functions:

• Vaid driver's license required.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Effective presentation skills to train individuals and groups
• Clear, effective and courteous written and verbal communication skills
• High quality customer service and technical support skills
• Research and information gathering skills, including the ability to process and track information using online databases
• Records management skills, including financial recordkeeping skills
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets, etc.) to manage data, create reports, and develop training materials
• Reliable and consistent time management and project coordination skills
• Evaluation skills to determine compliance and to promote improvement
• General professional skills, including a willingness to:
• Make student-centered decisions
• Adhere to federal, state and VBISD policies and procedures
• Model VBISD guidelines: Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence
• Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon timelines
• Seek ongoing improvement and accept feedback in a professional way
• Perform additional tasks, responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Director, or Superintendent.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time
• Ability to travel across the county and state to participate in meetings and conferences

Terms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.

Position Type: Regular

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Van Buren HR
• 490 South Paw Paw St.
• Lawrence, Michigan 49064
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]