Medicaid Tribal Liaison

ND Health and Human Services; North Dakota; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ND Health and Human Services seeks a Medicaid Tribal Liaison to serve as a bridge between North Dakota Medicaid and the state's Tribal nations, conducting outreach, education, and technical assistance while gathering feedback.

This remote position within North Dakota requires strong communication, project coordination, and knowledge of Medicaid programs; the role emphasizes collaboration with Tribal communities to improve access and health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Native American studies, human services, health care or a related field.
• Associate degree in Native American studies, human services, health care, or a related field in combination with two years' experience working in Tribal health care, government or leadership, human service, or related fields.
• High school diploma with a combination of college credits and/or paid work experience with or within a Tribal government, or human service organization, Urban Indian organization, or Indian Health Service (IHS), preferably within North Dakota. Medicaid experience is also considered.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between North Dakota Medicaid and North Dakota's Tribal nations to conduct outreach, share education, provide technical assistance, strengthen policies, and gather feedback.
• Partner with Tribal nations to understand issues related to North Dakota Medicaid and health care of Tribal members.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Native American studies, health care or related field

Associate degree in Native American studies, health care or related field with 2 years experience

High school diploma with college credits/paid work in Tribal government or health service

Job description

Medical Services is seeking a Medicaid Tribal Liaison to work remote within North Dakota.

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (ND HHS) is seeking a Medicaid Tribal Liaison for its Medical Services Section.

As the Medicaid Tribal Liaison, you will serve as liaison between North Dakota Medicaid and North Dakota's Tribal nations to conduct outreach, share education, provide technical assistance, strengthen policies, and gather feedback. You will partner with Tribal nations to understand issues related to North Dakota Medicaid and health care of Tribal members.

To thrive in this role, you have or develop a comprehensive understanding of Medicaid eligibility, services, and programs. You are a fast learner and enjoy learning new things. You make decisions based on research, knowledge, and observation. You can share and present information and findings both verbally and in writing. You can take a project or assignment and move forward independently working with others as needed. You are a people person who also enjoys collaboration and working with others to achieve shared goals. You enjoy creating and maintaining positive working relationships and are an effective communicator.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Native American studies, human services, health care or a related field;
• An Associate degree in Native American studies, human services, health care, or a related field in combination with two years' experience working in Tribal health care, government or leadership, human service, or related fields.
• A high school diploma with a combination of college credits and/or paid work experience with or within a Tribal government, or human service organization, Urban Indian organization, or Indian Health Service (IHS), preferably within North Dakota. Medicaid experience is also considered. Experience and/or college credits must equal at least four years.

Individuals must have a valid driver's license or be able to travel from one location to another within the state on their own.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working with American Indian/Native American populations and settings in a manner that builds trust and supports increased collaboration and partnerships.
• Familiarity and experience with American Indians/Native Americans and an understanding of culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of management, including planning, organizing, directing, motivating and decision-making.

Location

This position is able to work remote within ND.

About HHS

ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being: physical, economic, and behavioral. The keys to success are the 2800 committed, team members who are guided by a simple but powerful belief: when we lead with light, we create systems and services rooted in hope, clarity, and possibility. Their work is supported with more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 400 different federal, state, and special sources.

To succeed in this role, you must lead with LIGHT - leading with hope, instilling purpose and meaning, galvanizing gratitude, honoring health, and talking, walking and teaching civility, kindness and love for all.

About Team ND

Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing. - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

Total Rewards

The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.

Application Procedures

Your resume must clearly show the months and years of employment for each position listed. This information is required to accurately calculate your qualifying experience and determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Resumes that do not include sufficient employment date may not be able to be fully evaluated. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications, credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST).

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.

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A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.

For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Janice Tweet at [e-mail] or at [phone].

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.