Program Consultant-LTSS

Location:  This position will work a hybrid model (remote and office). The ideal candidate will live within 50 miles of our Topeka, KS OR Olathe, KS Elevance Health PulsePoint location.

The Program Consultant typically support business strategies through an integrated portfolio of external client facing projects or initiatives.

How you will make an impact:

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Manages the development, approval, implementation and compliance programs within an assigned LTSS market(s).
• Ensures the LTSS program is meeting its stated objectives based on contractual and other regulatory requirements. 
• Provides subject matter expertise in response to day to day business issues.
• Develop and maintains processes within the LTSS program.
• Research applicable subject matter practices and remains aware of industry trends.
• Manages relationships and partners with corporate and regional business areas to assure program success.
• Develops and monitors program success measures and key performance indicators.
• Performs periodic assessments of external client facing program success.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a BA/BS in a related field and minimum of 3 years experience in external client facing program management; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

• Working knowledge of the needs of the LTSS population served.
• Working knowledge of program objectives, standards and rules in the areas of assignment.
• Working knowledge of structure and operations of agencies and service providers and the delivery of services.
• Ability to participate in program planning, evaluation and quality control methods.
• Ability to understand the applications of technology to the program area.
• Ability to collect and analyze data and information.
• Ability to coordinate and assist in directing a complex statewide program.
• Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, standards and policies regarding providers.
• Ability to research, analyze and interpret State and Federal laws and formulate these laws into policies and procedures related to the program area.
• Ability to design and present training.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and/or written form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other state agencies, providers of services, advocacy groups and other organizations.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.