Outreach Worker/Enroller

Job description

Responsibilities:
• Work closely with Community Outreach Coordinator to effectively implement the Consumer Assistance for the ABD Program outreach activities.
• Assist to establish contacts with community groups to reach uninsured and underinsured population.
• Assist to connect with organizations that service the Aged, Blind & Disabled population to raise community awareness of the Program and of Medicaid enrollment services.
• Assist to plan, schedule, and conduct outreach (i.e. street outreach, community events, and presentations senior centers) to educate prospective applicants on their health insurance options.
• Identify, educate, and enroll qualified Aged, Blind & Disabled population individuals into the relevant Medicaid program with Medicare eligibility assessments.
• Assure that application is accurately completed and adhering to submission deadline dates.
• Attend internal and external trainings and meetings.
• Understand overall eligibility requirements for government-sponsored health insurance programs.
• Maintain timely knowledge of government-sponsored health insurance program updates or changes.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Associate degree is required; bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• One year of health insurance enrollment & outreach work experience.
• Must be bilingual in Chinese, Korean, Spanish and/or Bengali.
• Skills in developing business contacts and collaborative professional relationships is preferred.
• Computer proficiency, with experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Benefits:
• Medical insurance
• Employer-paid dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Flexible spending accounts for transit, parking, health and dependent care
• Paid time off (28 days for the first year of employment)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees, and
• The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program