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Charles B. Wang Community Health Center Outreach Worker/Enroller in New York
Full-Time Outreach Worker/Enroller
Reports To: Director of Social Work
Flushing Queens/Lower 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
