Job Details

Full-Time Outreach Coordinator

Reports To: Director of Social Work


Flushing Queens/Lower Manhattan
New York
United States

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Program Manager to effectively implement the Consumer Assistance for the Aged, Blind and Disabled Program
  
• Establish contacts with community groups to reach uninsured and underinsured population
  
• Connect with organizations that service the Aged, Blind & Disabled population to raise community awareness of the Program and of Medicaid enrollment services
• Plan, schedule, and conduct outreach (i.e. street outreach, community events, and presentations senior centers) and train Enrollers on outreach and recruitment strategies
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings and conferences
• Coordinate open-house to educate prospective applicants on their health insurance options
• Enroll clients into Medicaid programs with Medicare eligibility assessments
• Track referrals and collaborations within and outside of the Health Center
• Provide monthly report to the Manager on outreach statistics
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, marketing or related fields
• Three years of health insurance enrollment & outreach work experience preferred
• Must be bilingual in Chinese, Korean, Spanish and/or Bengali
• Solid presentation skills and demonstrated ability to speak in public and in front of large groups
• Ability to develop business contacts and collaborative professional relationships
• High computer proficiency, with experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary: $45,000 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