About the Position:
Institute for Exceptional Care (IEC, www.ie-care.org) is a new non-profit organization seeking a Program Specialist to join us in our commitment to transforming healthcare for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD).
The Program Specialist will contribute to multiple projects by supporting senior team members with background research, project management, meeting preparations, managing communications with project partners, and drafting of key documents. This is an opportunity to help build new tools and coalitions to scale health system solutions for people with I/DD and improve their health and life outcomes. Travel may be required a few times a year.
IEC is in a start-up and an all-hands-on-deck situation. All team members should be prepared to pitch in occasionally on whatever tasks are necessary to get the work done. We have a warm, vibrant team culture. We laugh, philosophize, and invest in each other with a great deal of kindness.
Who We Are:
Institute for Exceptional Care (IEC, www.ie-care.org) is a relatively new non-profit organization, committed to transforming healthcare for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD). IEC takes a structured approach to scale solutions for people with I/DD by addressing gaps in Coverage (insurance, financing & payment for services), Connections (coordination of services across clinical, home-and-community-based services (HCBS), and other sectors), and Care (a culturally and technically prepared general clinical workforce and a well-resourced HCBS sector).
Qualifications:
The successful candidate should have at minimum a bachelor’s degree, excellent written and oral communication skills, and 2-4 years of experience in health policy, data or policy analysis, healthcare services, or disability policy and services. Direct personal experience with I/DD and/or a Master’s degree in a related field would be highly valuable but not required.
Other Important Information:
IEC is currently a fully virtual organization but has occasional in-person staff meetings in Washington D.C. and compensates for travel and lodging costs. Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with a candidate’s qualifications and experience.
How to Apply:
IEC accepts all applications via email to hr-iec@thearc.org. Please submit both a resume and cover letter to formally apply for the position.
IEC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. We value a diverse workforce and strive to be a fully inclusive and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, record of arrest or conviction, or other legally protected characteristics. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex people, people of marginalized genders; people with disabilities; protected veterans; and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.
Questions or requests for accommodations can be sent to hr-iec@thearc.org.
More About IEC:
Institute for Exceptional Care (IEC, www.ie-care.org) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming healthcare for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD). IEC was founded by healthcare leaders who have both led national efforts to transform healthcare payment and care delivery, and the lived experience of caring for affected loved ones. We partner with affected adults and many disability organizations. IEC focuses on addressing gaps in the financing and payment for healthcare and other necessary support services, in coordination across service sectors such as clinical and home- and community-based supports, and in the cultural and clinical preparedness of practitioners and payers to serve the I/DD population.
IEC works through thought leadership, policy analysis, research, convening and coalition building, and developing technical tools for broad use in the industry. We have successfully raised funds to support a breadth of initiatives with esteemed partners including major academic health centers, medical/nursing/dental professional societies, major disability organizations, health insurers, government entities, and the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine. Our Board, Advisory Council, and Values Framework Group include significant representation from self-advocates and caregivers, and we compensate them for participating in every IEC initiative. The Arc provides administrative and operational support to IEC.
