VP of Public Policy & Government Relations
Amida Care | |
200000.00 To 250000.00 (USD) Annually | |
United States, New York, New York | |
May 03, 2024 | |
Amida Care, the largest Medicaid HIV Special Needs Plan in NY, delivers a uniquely effective care model that has become a true benchmark for innovation, engagement, and member health outcomes. We are a community of individuals from diverse peoples who work together to actively foster a fair, equitable, and inclusive environment where all employees receive an invitation to belong. Our mission is to provide access to comprehensive care and coordinated services that facilitate positive health outcomes and general well-being for our members. This true integrative care model addresses psychosocial, housing, behavioral and medical services directly evolving around the needs of each member. We are seeking a Vice President of Public Policy and Government Relations to lead the organization's public policy, government relations, advocacy, and communications through strong relationships with state, local, and federal governments that advance public policy that is aligned with the organization's mission and goals.
The position will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and market evaluation. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Amida Care is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion employer committed to full inclusion and elimination of discrimination in all its forms. We strive to develop, promote and sustain a culture that values equity and leverages diversity and inclusiveness in all that we do. EDUCATION REQUIRED
EXPERIENCES AND/OR SKILLS REQUIRED
OUR CORE COMPETENCIES FOR EQUITY AND INCLUSION AT AMIDA CARE Radical Empathy Amida Care employees are intentional about understanding others experiences and respond by taking action to change cultures. Anti-prejudice Amida Care employees know that personal prejudices, biases and experiences can have an impact on making decisions and therefore guard against allowing these factors to influence decisions. We intentionally take action against allowing unfair implications of prejudged information to enter into and effect an interpersonal relationship; not allowing a person's race, ethnicity(ies), biological sex, gender expression, sexuality(ies) or personal philosophy to cause one to prejudge the actions, potential, intentions, or attitudes of others. Social Justice Allyship Amida Care employees who are members of dominant social groups work to eliminate intentional and unintentional systems, processes, policies, and practices that disadvantage non-dominant social group members, especially through limiting opportunities for such individuals in service to the dominant group. Passion for Social Justice Amida Care employees demonstrate a passion for social justice by working to build and sustain an environment that encourages speaking up against injustice, distributes resources and opportunities equitably; creates physically and psychologically safe and secure workplace. Transparency Amida Care employees, supervisors and managers are honest, candid, and forthcoming with information. We clearly and concisely communicate information to individuals or groups to ensure they understand the information and the message. Supervisors and managers share the reasons behind decisions to ensure accountability and promote organizational justice. Integrity Amida Care employees are authentic and honest. We admit when we are wrong or have made a mistake, and take action to correct our errors, and we work to repair breaks in relationships caused by our missteps. Equity Amida Care employees recognize and value individual differences in the broadest sense; create a working culture and practices that respect, harness diversity for the benefit of co-workers, clients, donors, and members of the larger community. Inclusion Amida Care employees, supervisors, and managers invite others to fully participate in organizational events and daily activities; and intentionally work to make environments psychologically safe for authenticity and vulnerability. |