Pregnancy Promise Program Project Specialist- Urgent Need

Title/Role: IN-FSSA- Pregnancy Promise Program Project Specialist Location: Indianapolis, IN Pay Rate: $ 0.01-$ 49.24 Job Summary The Project Specialist supports the grant-supported Pregnancy Promise Program within the Family and Social Services Administration’s Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning (OMPP). The program helps pregnant individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) achieve sustained recovery and reduces neonatal abstinence syndrome through collaborative care coordination with Managed Care Entities (MCEs), provider education, and social determinants of health screening and referrals. Works with a high degree of independence under general guidance, alongside the Project Manager and the FSSA Chief Medical Officer. Standard office environment with some in-state travel. No supervisory responsibilities. Roles & Responsibilities Develop and revise project materials and outreach for referring agencies (health care systems, human service agencies, community-based organizations)Monitor and analyze performance outcomes and data quality for each of the four MCEs; review biweekly MCE updates to ensure CMS measures are metEnsure accurate enrollment data reaches OMPP and is reflected in CoreMMIS; answer eligibility questions for potential enrolleesDevelop and revise MCE Complex Case Manager training materials; analyze MCE complex case management outcomes and give feedback to MCE project managersDevelop and deliver stakeholder presentations statewideHelp write quarterly and annual CMS reports; track grant activities against report and budget timelinesEnsure grant funds are allocated per federal, state, and grant guidelines and financial reports are submitted on timeDevelop a statewide MCE Complex Case Manager Best Practices Forum; draft and maintain best practice guidelines and an annually updated program manualAddress implementation barriers through field visits with MCE and community provider case managersDevelop agendas and coordinate cross-sector participants for regional meetings and grant listening tours across the five Medicaid regionsServe as liaison to enrollees, community mental health center staff, referral sources, and partners; respond to inquiries within 2 business daysHelp develop and maintain the public-facing resource website; manage website referrals (confirm Medicaid eligibility and route to the correct MCE)Complete Medicaid applications for potential enrollees without coverage, with outreach through 90 days postpartumObtain and maintain Indiana Navigator licensureMake program materials equitable and inclusive; collaborate with Indiana 211 for ineligible membersResolve disputes between MCE and community case managers; support case managers on individual client issuesCoordinate with the Project ECHO Coordinator on curriculum, presenters, and schedulingWork with the data and analytics team on an FSSA data appRecord accurate minutes at all meetings Experience Medicaid or Medicare care coordination and case management - 3 yearsExtensive understanding of Medicaid, waiver services, managed care, and state Medicaid laws, policies, and procedures - 3 yearsKnowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, and policies on addiction treatment - 3 yearsManaging federal or state grants, including budget oversight - 3 yearsWorking with diverse stakeholders (people with lived experience, families, advocates, mental health/addiction providers) - 3 yearsPlanning, program development, and program evaluation - 3 yearsExpertise working with culturally diverse, at-risk populations Key Skills Word processing, spreadsheet, and database programsData analysis, synthesis, and presenting complex recommendationsOral and written communicationCoordinating work with agency staff, advisory groups, and committeesCare coordination and case managementConflict resolution with professionalism and sensitivityAttention to detail while keeping the broader picture in viewFlexibility, creativity, and multitasking in a multidisciplinary environment Eligibility & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, public administration, or similar (4-5 years of healthcare or compliance experience may substitute)Indiana Navigator License (obtain and maintain)Ability to attend meetings at various locations statewideExtended computer use; may occasionally lift up to 10 lbsPassion for public service