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Medicaid Grant Writer

JC BestCare LLC

North Liberty, IA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Behavioral Health, Budgeting, Content Management Systems (CMS), Data Collection, Department of Health and Human Services, Documentation, Foundation Grants, Funding, Grant Writing, Healthcare, Homeland Security, Leadership, Managed Care, Medicaid, Nonprofit, Performance Metrics, Proposal Development, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Administration, Public Health, Regulations, Requirements Management, Sales Pipeline, Social Work, Technical Writing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
North Liberty, IA
POSTED
30+ days ago
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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