• Outreach Worker/Enroller

    Charles B. Wang Community Health Center (Queens, NY)


    Full-Time Outreach Worker/Enroller

     

    Reports To: Director of Social Work

     

    Queens/Manhattan, New York

     

    United States

    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

    + Perform other 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

    Compensation and Benefits :

    + Salary: $42,000 per year

    + 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

    + Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees, and

    + The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program