IN-FSSA-Project Manager

Project Manager

PM will assist in the statewide implementation and coordination of EPSDT and Targeted Case Management (TCM) services for Medicaid-eligible youth transitioning into and out of carceral or juvenile justice settings under the direction of the Government Affairs Director. This role ensures compliance with Section 5NA of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2023 and aligns services with Indiana Medicaid's whole-person, community-based care goals.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Program Oversight

Coordinate the development and implementation of statewide policy and operational models for EPSDT and TCM service delivery to juvenile justice-involved youth.

Coordinate the internal collaborations for design and oversee a Medicaid delivery model that ensures care continuity NA days before and after discharge from carceral settings.

Ensure Collaboration with Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC), Department of Child Services (DCS), courts, providers, and Managed Care Entities (MCEs).

Policy & Compliance

Ensure Collaboration on Medicaid Policy for implementation of Section 5NA (CAA 2023).

Assist state with the NA5 waiver preparation, or other CMS deliverables as needed.

Ensure all activities comply with CMS EPSDT and TCM requirements and are audit-ready.

Care Coordination & Systems Integration

Develop workflows that connect juvenile facilities, managed care, behavioral health, and primary care services.

Establish mechanisms for referral, enrollment, and follow-up during the pre- and post-release periods.

Ensure implementation of trauma-informed, culturally competent care planning models.

Data, Quality, & Evaluation

Oversee development of key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and evaluation strategies.

Monitor metrics related to service access, care continuity, and health outcomes.

Work within FSSA to ensure eligibility, claims, and transition data are integrated.

Stakeholder Engagement & Technical Assistance

Facilitate statewide stakeholder groups, task forces, and training for cross-sector teams.

Provide technical assistance to MCEs, juvenile justice staff, and local partners.

Assist Government Affairs Director as needed with CMS discussions.

Required / Desired Skills

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

Candidate Experience

Strong PM experience preferably with Medicaid, juvenile justice, behavioral health, or public systems reform projects

Required

Years

Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices

Required

Bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology or related field

Required

Experience developing and implementing policies and operational models

Required

Experience with KPIs, dashboards, and evaluation strategies

Required

Experience facilitating stakeholder groups, task forces, and training

Required

Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) to effectively convey technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Required

Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines

Required

Knowledge of EPSDT, TCM, Medicaid managed care, or juvenile justice systems

Highly desired

Project management certification or equivalent large-scale implementation experience

Highly desired

Familiarity with Indiana's health care delivery system and Medicaid waiver / SPAs

Highly desired

Experience implementing CMS policy changes or new Medicaid benefits

Highly desired

Experience working with justice-involved individuals.

Highly desired

Experience working in a government or public-sector environment is advantageous, as it provides insight into the unique challenges and requirements

Highly desired

Questions

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Question

Answer

Question1

Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement?

Question2

Please provide the candidate's email address.

Question3

Please provide the City & State your candidate currently resides.

Question5

Position is on-site Monday thru Friday, working 7.5 hours per day. Does candidate accept this requirement?

Question7

Initial position is for a 1-year duration with high likelihood of extending for up to a total of 4 years. Does candidate understand the duration of the requirement?

Question8

Candidate must currently be located in Indiana to be considered for this position. Please confirm.

Question9

Selected resource will be required to pass the FSSA fingerprint check prior to engagement. Please confirm the resource understands this requirement.

Question10

In person interview is required for this position. Please confirm the resource understands this requirement.