Community Outreach Specialist at Huntington

Job Description

Community Outreach Specialist

Pay rate range $16-18/hr
Hours: Must be flexible Monday - Friday. Weekends as needed.

This position does require that the candidates have a reliable automobile and will verify Driving Record, valid insurance and valid Drivers license.
Mileage will be reimbursed.
The company needs 55 candidates who can cover one or more counties in WV.
 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Delivers presentations on how to apply for health insurance coverage and enroll in a qualified health plan using the new Health Insurance Marketplace portal on-line. Conducts face-to-face outreach and enrollment services, including education on health plan options and public health programs to clients at Medicaid offices, health provider sites and or community-based organizations. Builds an understanding of how to reach and communicate with underserved populations. Assists customers with the application and enrollment process. Builds connections with community and faith-based organizations and maintains professional and positive relationships with all organizations and clients. Travels (limited) to reach underserved populations in West Virginia. Maintains updated knowledge of public and private health insurance options as well as the Health Insurance Marketplaces. Recommends improvements to outreach material and tools based on the experience of using them. Tracks work completed and time worked with online tracking tools. Raises issues of concern and/or problems with the Outreach Specialist. Meets all standards established for this position as outlined in the corresponding annual performance criteria and bonus template for this position. Performs other duties as may be assigned by Management.

Quick Description in 2 Sentences:
Community Outreach Specialists help consumers understand their health care options by conducting face-to-face outreach on how to apply for health insurance coverage and enroll in a qualified health plan using the new Health Insurance Marketplace web-based portal. They aim to help underserved populations secure health care -- these populations may not know that they qualify for a public health insurance program like Medicaid or a subsidized private health insurance program.

A Successful candidate will be a Person who. . .
Is friendly, likes working with and helping other people
Is self-motivated and can be counted on to be at work every day
Doesnt mind a little time on the road
Is excited to learn new information and passionate about doing the job right

Perks of the Job:
Helping customers secure health insurance through the new Health Insurance Marketplace
Playing an important role in a brand new program
Meeting new people and working with community based organizations to help customers
A work laptop which could possibly be yours to keep upon completion of the 1 year contract

• Location: Charleston, WV
• Compensation: $16-18/HR
• This is a contract job.
• Principals only. Recruiters, please dont contact this job poster.
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Job Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or its equivalent is required.
College degree or equivalent experience preferred; knowledge of Medicaid, CHIP, and vulnerable populations experience making presentations to groups and providing one on one assistance; knowledge of community events preferred; ability to follow directions; ability to handle pressure; excellent organizational, interpersonal, effective written and oral communication skills; ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment; ability to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously; ability to work as a team member, as well as independently with limited support; and ability to deal with changes in policy and/or procedure. Computer Literacy required; proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications as Excel, Power Point, and Word. Additional preferred qualifications include two years of health/human services experience; or experience working with the public - especially in a customer service or advocacy role. 
 

Country: USA, State: West Virginia, City: Huntington, Company: Confidential.