Senior Federal Programs Manager (Self Determination & Medicaid)

Regional Center of the East Bay; San Leandro, Concord (CA, CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation

12 sick days

14 paid holidays

Kaiser – employer paid for employee

Dental and vision plans

CalPERS Retirement

Student Loan Forgiveness*

Work at Home schedules

Job summary

Regional Center of the East Bay in California seeks a Manager of Federal Programs to lead Federal Programs, including Self Determination and Medicaid Waiver, and to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. This role directs program staff, collaborates with external partners, and upholds organizational priorities.

The position requires senior leadership, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams in a dynamic nonprofit environment, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Masters or BA plus 6 years regional center experience, preferably in case management.
• Two years supervisory experience preferred.
• Extensive experience with Self Determination Program.
• Automobile, valid CDL, and insurance.
• Fluency in English and one of the following languages preferred: Spanish, Korean, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Cantonese or Mandarin.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity and an ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Self Determination Program and Medicaid Waiver staff and management of competency standards through performance evaluations, review and compliance with organizational and state required competencies and client interactions, and identifying gaps with training and service coordination requirements.
• Maintain compliance with all pertinent state and federal regulations including Medicaid Waiver and Self Determination program.
• Provide the community with accurate information and conduct community outreach to ensure community understanding in regards to Self Determination/Participant Choice Program. This includes attendance of monthly Self Determination Local Advisory Committee (SDLAC).
• Review and approve Self Determination Program spending plans and ebilling functions.
• Provide case consultation for case management and Self Determination Program/Participant Choice Specialists.
• Engage in collaboration with service providers, fiscal management vendors and the State Department.
• Maintain tracking systems for both programs.
• In collaboration with Associate Director, manage the HCBS Audits and follow up with the Department.
• Attend regular management meeting and other agency and community meeting as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Self Determination Program

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CDL

Job description

Regional Center of the East Bay in California seeks a Manager of Federal Programs to lead Federal Programs, including Self Determination and Medicaid Waiver, and to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. This role directs program staff, collaborates with external partners, and upholds organizational priorities.

The position requires senior leadership, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams in a dynamic nonprofit environment, with a focus on