VHCF - Program Officer- Health Coverage

Sandbox • Richmond, VA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

VHCF is seeking two Program Officers to lead portfolios of grants focusing on Medicaid/FAMIS outreach and enrollment (Program Officer, Health Coverage) and mental health access (Program Officer, Health Access). VHCF Program Officers (PO) are the key staff on the grantmaking team and report to VHCF’s Chief Program and Impact Officer.
Each PO is responsible for managing an assigned portfolio of grants, providing technical assistance to support grantees’ success, exploring new opportunities, and elevating health care services and coverage throughout the Commonwealth.
What's unique about the role of Program Officer- Health Coverage?
Holds key role in developing VHCF’s strategy for communicating about federal Medicaid changes to grantees and other stakeholders to ensure eligible Virginians stay covered.
Manages Medicaid outreach & enrollment grants to ensure grant objectives are met while serving as a direct support partner to outreach workers across Virginia, requiring strong empathy, communication, and interpersonal skills to assist individuals often working independently in challenging situations.
Leads VHCF’s public-facing Sign Up Now (SUN) Medicaid and FAMIS trainings, including workshops and webinars, and maintains SUN training materials and toolkits to ensure content remains current and responsive to the needs of trainees and funders.
Ensures timely reports are submitted to funders on time and accurately.
Possible supervision requirements, depending on candidate alignment.
All VHCF Program Officers are responsible for:
Management of an Assigned Grant Portfolio
Reviewing grant proposals or requests for continuation funding submitted to the Foundation and conducting necessary follow-up to assess soundness of program design and alignment with key criteria.
Providing support and technical assistance to grantees, through regular site visits, phone calls, and emails (including monitoring a listserv).
Designing and conducting regular grantee meetings, workshops, and orientations.
Reviewing grantee progress reports, including budget and outcome data.
Preparing and presenting funding recommendations to the Foundation’s Board of Trustees.
Training and Technical Assistance
Designing and leading workshops, trainings, and Roundtables.
Developing relevant and valuable content for, and distributing, a quarterly newsletter.
Stakeholder Relationships and Collaboration
Preparing and submitting grant-related reports to VHCF funders, as appropriate.
Working with Fund Development staff to prepare proposals, social media content, and reports, and identify funding needs and/or opportunities.
Actively and continually scanning the field with the goal of understanding challenges and opportunities.
Seeking opportunities to highlight and promote the work of VHCF’s grantees and their positive impact on the individuals and communities they serve.
Identifying potential partners, opportunities for collaboration, and possible synergies with organizations, experts, and other stakeholders.
Organizational and Project Support
Supporting negotiation, development, and implementation of grant agreements and budgets.
Participating in Program Officer meetings, VHCF staff meetings, and activities.
Participating in and providing support for VHCF special initiatives and events.
Special projects, as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bring at least three years of relevant experience in health service administration or delivery, public policy, public health, human services, or nonprofit operations.
• You hold a Bachelor’s degree.
• Have strong analytic and communication skills, and the ability to write clearly and succinctly under time pressure and to make well-organized verbal presentations.
• Enjoy the human elements of collaboration: building trust and rapport, navigating grantee relationships and challenges, and strengthening working relationships over time.
• Can think creatively and strategically about the broad goals of the Foundation, while remaining focused on detail-oriented work and follow-through.
• Are mission-driven, intellectually curious, and a proactive seeker of solutions.
• Take initiative and do not accept the status quo.
• Are willing to travel throughout the state on day trips (5-10) and overnights (1-4) for yearly site visits and annual conferences that align with the position’s area of focus.
• Are a self-starter who thrives in a hybrid work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bonus points for experience with Virginia’s Medicaid/FAMIS programs.
• Bonus points for an advanced degree in public health, public administration, public policy, health administration, or social work.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing grant proposals or requests for continuation funding submitted to the Foundation and conducting necessary follow-up to assess soundness of program design and alignment with key criteria.
• Providing support and technical assistance to grantees, through regular site visits, phone calls, and emails (including monitoring a listserv).
• Designing and conducting regular grantee meetings, workshops, and orientations.
• Reviewing grantee progress reports, including budget and outcome data.
• Preparing and presenting funding recommendations to the Foundation’s Board of Trustees.
• Designing and leading workshops, trainings, and Roundtables.
• Developing relevant and valuable content for, and distributing, a quarterly newsletter.
• Preparing and submitting grant-related reports to VHCF funders, as appropriate.
• Working with Fund Development staff to prepare proposals, social media content, and reports, and identify funding needs and/or opportunities.
• Actively and continually scanning the field with the goal of understanding challenges and opportunities.
• Seeking opportunities to highlight and promote the work of VHCF’s grantees and their positive impact on the individuals and communities they serve.
• Identifying potential partners, opportunities for collaboration, and possible synergies with organizations, experts, and other stakeholders.
• Supporting negotiation, development, and implementation of grant agreements and budgets.
• Participating in Program Officer meetings, VHCF staff meetings, and activities.
• Participating in and providing support for VHCF special initiatives and events.
• Special projects, as appropriate.
• Holds key role in developing VHCF’s strategy for communicating about federal Medicaid changes to grantees and other stakeholders to ensure eligible Virginians stay covered.
• Manages Medicaid outreach & enrollment grants to ensure grant objectives are met while serving as a direct support partner to outreach workers across Virginia, requiring strong empathy, communication, and interpersonal skills to assist individuals often working independently in challenging situations.
• Leads VHCF’s public-facing Sign Up Now (SUN) Medicaid and FAMIS trainings, including workshops and webinars, and maintains SUN training materials and toolkits to ensure content remains current and responsive to the needs of trainees and funders.
• Ensures timely reports are submitted to funders on time and accurately.

Benefits

• A collegial and engaging workplace with talented, mission-driven colleagues
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Generous paid time off and 13 paid holidays
• Hybrid work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level