Grants and Medicaid Specialist - Job #7379

Sierra Vista Unified School District • Sierra Vista, AZ

2d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Located in beautiful southeast Arizona, Sierra Vista Unified School District is seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team! Award-Winning District 8 Outstanding Schools Competitive Salaries Incentives Paid Holidays & Leave Exceptional Employee Benefits & Resources Culture of Caring & Support Apply Today & Make a Difference in Students' Lives.
Disclaimer: The following duties are not intended to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility performed by employees in this classification, only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to obtain a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• Ability to complete computational tasks.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to analyze financial data, utilize EXCEL and various software programs.
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service skills and provide exceptional training to staff.
• Ability to operate computer equipment for email communications, database and financial software programs, word processing, data management, and other assigned tasks as related to the position.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents, and community members.
• Utilize, with fidelity, the District Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program at the building level.
• Ability to understand and maintain students’ and parents’ rights to confidentiality and not violate those rights; nor discuss students in inappropriate places or with anyone not in direct contact with such individual students.
• Ensure information obtained through the course of duties associated with this position, is held in the highest of confidentiality.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Federal and State laws, district procedures, and Board policies, including mandatory reporting procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree, preferred
• Experience in financial data, accounting, and grant writing/management preferred
• Working knowledge of analyzing financial data and working within various financial software and programs, and ability to interpret and apply complex regulations
• Experience in related area, equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training that demonstrates desired knowledge, skills and abilities
• Working knowledge of computer word-processing and Microsoft Office applications, and Google.

Responsibilities

• Prepare grant applications for all Exceptional Student Services (ESS) department-related federal, state, and local projects authorized by the Superintendent, ensuring fund allocations are correctly documented.
• Conduct research and gather data for state and federal grants.
• Collaborate with all stakeholders and the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) to ensure ESS grants are submitted accurately and with fidelity.
• Prepare ESS grant budget revisions with appropriate coding, narrative, and completeness as required.
• Stay current on new or changing federal or state grant programs and ADE regulations as they relate to department grants.
• Monitor fiscal documentation between software systems and program reports.
• Complete all quarterly and annual Medicaid financial reports for both direct and administrative claims within required timelines and aligned with all process and regulations.
• Collaborate with the ESS Department to ensure financial Medicaid reporting requirements are completed.
• Work with state Medicaid agencies to ensure compliance with federal and state Medicaid financial reporting and regulations.
• Maintain current working knowledge of state Medicaid rules, billing requirements, documentation, and allowable services.
• Maintain internal procedure manuals, documentation, checklists, or guidelines as necessary.
• Update training materials as needed.
• Work closely with local, state, and federal auditors to provide all applicable materials.
• Maintain all required documentation and records as aligned with Medicaid financial regulations and retention.
• Complete other financial business office duties as needed.

Benefits

• SVUSD offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options available at an additional cost to employees.
• Benefits also include paid leave, paid holidays, paid life insurance, and an equal contribution to the Arizona State Retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED