Government Relations Coordinator
Consumer direct care networkUnited States
Posted April 9, 2026
46400 - 51500 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Consumer Direct Care Network (CDCN), founded in 1990, empowers individuals to self‑direct in‑home personal care, offering services such as Medicaid home care, respite care, and specialized support for children, veterans, and people with developmental disabilities. The company partners with state Medicaid programs to coordinate care for over 104,000 recipients, paying more than 138,000 caregivers through a hybrid workforce of 1,400+ administrative staff. CDCN’s mission—to enable people to live the life they want—guides its focus on respect, integrity, service, and excellence, fostering a collaborative culture that supports employee growth and long‑term retention. Its distinctive blend of self‑directed care, comprehensive service offerings, and a proven track record of safety and independence for clients across the U.S. positions CDCN as a leader in the home‑care industry.
Job Description
The Government Relations Coordinator I provides technical, administrative, and analytical support to CDCN’s Government Relations team. This role supports the team’s strategic initiatives through research, communication, scheduling, content creation, and event coordination.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration, business, urban planning, or a related field
- 0–5 years of experience in government relations, legislative affairs, political communications, public relations, or related fields
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal legislative and political processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized with strong time management and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Experience with social media and digital advocacy tools (preferred)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Vacation accrued at 3.07 hours per pay period to use when accrued
- Two Paid Floating Holidays
- Nine Paid Federal Holidays
- Paid Safe Sick Time accrued at 1 hour per 30 worked to use when accrued
- Instant Earnings Option
- 401(k) Retirement plan & discretionary company match
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital benefits
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
