WelbeHealth · 1 week ago
Director, Government Affairs
WelbeHealth is a value-based healthcare organization transforming senior care. The Director, Government Affairs will lead advocacy strategies, develop stakeholder engagement approaches, and communicate policy changes impacting the company.
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Responsibilities
Lead the WelbeHealth regulatory affairs function for California; Develop and implement an effective stakeholder engagement strategy that results in outstanding relationships with regulators and elected officials in California
Manage and effectively leverage WelbeHealth lobbyists and consultants Develop and implement an effective stakeholder engagement strategy that results in outstanding relationships with regulators and elected officials in California
Lead advocacy efforts to facilitate timely approvals of new PACE applications and, for operating PACE programs, effective resolution of regulatory issues
Direct advocacy efforts to facilitate resolution of legislative and regulatory issues; Communicate WelbeHealth's policy priorities in order to achieve WelbeHealth's Government Affairs department goals and initiatives
Effectively track, synthesize, and communicate internally relevant government policy changes (laws, regulations, guidance) impacting WelbeHealth PACE
Serve as the WelbeHealth board member or committee members (when applicable) on state PACE associations and engage effectively on behalf of WelbeHealth
Collaborate proactively with cross-functional departments such as strategy, compliance, marketing, enrollment, and center operations - Manage direct reports including hiring, training, supervising, and mentoring
Qualification
Required
Must reside in California with the willingness to travel to other WelbeHealth Markets and government buildings
Bachelor's degree required; Master's Degree in Public Policy or relevant field strongly preferred
Valid State Driver's License with a clean DMV record; Copy of recent Vehicle Insurance required
Minimum of seven (7) years' experience engaging with state regulators or elected officials in California required
Minimum of seven (7) years' experience in healthcare, eldercare or human services policy required
Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience independently handling legislative bills, budget proposals, and/or administration policy or budget efforts from initial conception through completion
Strong public policy writing experience required
Outstanding written and oral communication skills including presenting information in a concise manner and effectively facilitating discussions
Persuasion and rhetorical skills needed to successfully influence elected officials and regulators
Preferred
Direct professional experience with CA Department of Health Care Services preferred
Health or human services experience preferred
Benefits
Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Work/life balance – we mean it! 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, sick time
Advancement opportunities - We've got a track record of hiring and promoting from within, meaning you can create your own path!
And additional benefits
401k match
Company
WelbeHealth
Unlocking the full potential of our most vulnerable seniors with empathy and love.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$61.23M2020-02-10Series C· $30M
2018-06-29Series B· $15M
2017-02-08Series A· $15M
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