Medicaid Grant Writer

JC BestCare LLC; North Liberty (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

JC BestCare LLC in North Liberty seeks a Medicaid Grant Writer to drive funding for Iowa’s Medicaid programs. You will identify, develop, and submit grant proposals to secure sustainable funding while ensuring compliance with federal and state guidelines.

The right candidate will have at least 3–5 years of grant writing experience, a strong understanding of the Medicaid systems, especially in Iowa, and excellent technical writing skills.

This position plays a key role in supporting behavioral health initiatives and requires effective relationship-building with community partners.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of grant writing experience.
• Proven success securing grants with preferred dollar amounts.
• Knowledge of Iowa Medicaid systems, behavioral health, and HCBS.

Responsibilities

• Identify and submit grant proposals for Iowa Medicaid programs.
• Ensure compliance with Iowa Medicaid rules and HHS priorities.
• Build relationships with community partners and advise on funding strategy.

Skills

Grant writing

Technical writing

Budgeting skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s in Social Work, Public Health, or Public Administration

Tools

Grants.gov

Job description

Position Summary

Brief but strategic: The Medicaid Grant Writer is responsible for identifying, developing, and submitting grant proposals focused on Iowa Medicaid programs, behavioral health services, and federal/state funding opportunities. This role supports organizational growth by securing sustainable funding aligned with HCBS, waiver services, and behavioral health initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Break this into 3 categories for clarity:

A. Grant Development & Writing

• Research and identify Iowa Medicaid, DHS, HHS, SAMHSA, and foundation funding opportunities
• Write, edit, and submit competitive grant proposals and RFP responses
• Develop program narratives aligned with Medicaid waiver services (e.g., HCBS, habilitation, substance use treatment)
• Coordinate data collection, budgets, and supporting documentation

B. Medicaid & Compliance Alignment

• Interpret Iowa Medicaid rules, managed care requirements, and waiver guidelines

• Ensure proposals align with:

• HCBS regulations
• Iowa Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) priorities
• CMS funding frameworks

• Track grant deliverables and reporting requirements

C. Strategy & Relationship Building

• Build relationships with:

• Iowa HHS
• Managed Care Organizations (Amerigroup, Iowa Total Care, Molina)
• Community partners

• Advise leadership on funding strategy and expansion opportunities

• Maintain a grants pipeline and calendar

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s in Social Work, Public Health, or Public Administration preferred)
• 3–5+ years of grant writing experience
• Proven success securing grants ($ amounts highly preferred)

Knowledge of

• Medicaid systems (especially Iowa preferred)
• Behavioral health / HCBS / disability services
• Strong technical writing and budgeting skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:

• Iowa Medicaid Waivers (HCBS, SUD, Mental Health)
• SAMHSA, HRSA, CMS grants

• Background in:

• Nonprofit or healthcare agencies
• Familiarity with grant platforms (e.g., Grants.gov)

KPIs / Performance Metrics

• Number of grant submissions per quarter
• Total dollars applied for vs. secured
• Win rate (%)
• Compliance accuracy (zero submission errors)

Pipeline growth