MFP Transition Services Coordinator

State of North Carolina; Wake Forest (NC); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Benefits, is seeking an Administrative Specialist I to support the Money Follows the Person program. This role coordinates administrative tasks, tracks transition activities, and maintains required documentation in a statewide effort from Raleigh with hybrid onsite workflows.

You will work with the MFP team and Medicaid partners, organize meetings, assist with reporting, and engage with families and external partners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; two years of related administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Excel and data tracking for reporting is preferred.
• Experience coordinating meetings/trainings across multiple organizations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Track transition activity and ensure required documentation is complete.
• Coordinate meetings and trainings across the state for the MFP program.
• Support outreach and stakeholder engagement with internal staff, external partners, and families.
• Assist with reporting and special projects related to the MFP program.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Coordinate meetings/trainings

Medicaid experience

Disability services

Health care

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

HEALTH BENEFITS

Job Classification Title

Administrative Specialist I (S)

Position Number

65027741

Grade

NC08

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

This position supports North Carolina’s Money Follows the Person (MFP) program, which helps individuals transition from institutions back into the community. The Transition Services Coordinator serves as the central administrative and coordination support for transition activities across the state. The position works closely with the MFP team and Medicaid partners to track transition activity, ensure required documentation is complete, coordinate meetings and trainings, support outreach and stakeholder engagement, and assist with reporting and special projects. The role requires strong organization, communication, administrative and data tracking skills and involves regular interaction with internal staff, external partners, and families.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $39,244.00 – $68,679.00

Recruitment Range: $39,244.00 – $45,524.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Advanced Excel experience (tracking, reconciliation, reporting)
• Experience coordinating meetings/trainings across multiple organizations
• Experience working in Medicaid, disability services, or health care
• Customer service skills

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

This Position Is 100% Federally Funded

The Position Is Time-Limited

This Role Is Eligible To Be Hybrid And Requires Onsite Reporting Located Within Raleigh, NC

About the NC Division of Health Benefits

The Division of Health Benefits (DHB) within NCDHHS is committed to advancing innovative solutions that improve health, promote well-being and foster independence for all North Carolinians. DHB manages and oversees North Carolina Medicaid and other programs that provide access to services and supports for parents, children, seniors, people with intellectual / developmental disabilities, and behavioral health, substance use and traumatic brain injury disorders. With a budget over $27 billion in state and federal funds per fiscal year, DHB ensures that more than 108,000 enrolled providers are reimbursed for delivering covered services to 3.1 million beneficiaries.

Compensation and Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for State Benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federallaws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.