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Temp Manager Healthcare Coverage & Access

Vaco
$30 - $35 / Hour
United States, New York, New York
Oct 17, 2026
Client: Mission-driven NYC nonprofit organization Title: Temporary Manager, Healthcare Coverage & Access Salary: $30-$35/hour Location: New York, NY \| Hybrid with travel across NYC Duration: Temporary Job Description: A mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking a Temporary Manager, Healthcare Coverage & Access to support community-based organizations with Medicaid and public benefits navigation, training, and technical assistance. This role will help partner organizations strengthen their ability to screen, enroll, and recertify community members for Medicaid and other public benefits while also supporting broader Medicaid policy, strategy, and sustainability initiatives. The position is grant-funded through March 31, 2027. Pasted markdown Responsibilities Conduct needs assessments with community-based organizations to identify gaps in benefits navigation and enrollment capacity. Develop and deliver training, tools, and technical assistance related to Medicaid enrollment, recertification, and public benefits. Provide one-on-one coaching, site visits, and small-group training to partner organizations. Help organizations integrate benefits navigation into existing case management and service-delivery workflows. Monitor Medicaid and public benefits policy changes and translate them into practical guidance for partners. Support organizations interested in becoming Medicaid enrollment assistor agencies. Track key metrics including screenings, enrollments, recertifications, and referrals. Build and maintain strong relationships with community, healthcare, and government partners. Support research, policy analysis, presentations, funding proposals, and sustainability planning related to Medicaid access and social care infrastructure. Pasted markdown Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Social Work, or a related field required. 3+ years of relevant experience in community health, human services, public benefits, or public-sector programs. Strong working knowledge of Medicaid eligibility, enrollment, recertification, and coverage is required. Experience applying Medicaid knowledge within a program, policy, enrollment/navigation, healthcare, or community-based setting. Familiarity with New York State Medicaid and enrollment-assistance models strongly preferred. Knowledge of the NY Medicaid 1115 Waiver, Social Care Networks, and Health-Related Social Needs services is highly desirable. Experience delivering training or technical assistance to community-based organizations or frontline staff. Strong research, writing, communication, facilitation, and project-management skills. Ability to translate complex policy changes into clear, actionable guidance. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Willingness to travel regularly across the five boroughs. Pasted markdown Schedule Hybrid/in-person work environment. Regular travel throughout New York City for partner meetings, site visits, and training. Temporary, grant-funded position through March 31, 2027. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. 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