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Medicaid Grant Writer

JC BestCare LLC
North Liberty, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
$51,304 - $65,230 a year

Qualifications

Research
Medicaid health insurance
Bachelor's degree
Technical writing experience
Medicaid regulations
Medicaid
Budget preparation

Full 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

Keep this specific (this is what filters strong candidates):

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

This is what makes the role robust:

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

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