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