Health Insurance Advocate $22.00 – $28.00 / Hour

*$500 Sign-on Bonus!*

Options for Community Living, Inc. is looking for a Health Insurance Advocate to join our team! An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

• Must be able to read and comprehend program materials (8^th Grade Reading Level or higher). 
• Must have adequate interpersonal skills in order to motivate and assist others. 
• Must be able to communicate knowledgably about the local services and systems of care. 
• Must be available to occasionally attend events on evenings and weekends as needs arise with adequate notice given.  
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish speaking).
• Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, valid auto insurance and access to a vehicle is required.

Our Company Benefits include:

• Generous PTO: Wellness, Vacation and Sick time
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Initiatives
• Paid Training & On-the-Job Training
• Promotional Opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement

Salary Range:

$22.00/hr. – $28.00/hr.

Salary offers will be commensurate with experience and other qualifications.

Schedule:

17.5 hours/week

Location: In-person based out of our Amityville office, with field visits required

Pay Type: Non-exempt

Responsibilities:

The part-time Health Insurance Advocate conducts outreach and engagement, coaches consumers on self-advocacy and self- management, and accompanies clients to some appointments. Responsible for outreach, identifying barriers to care, referrals, linkage and support. Reports to the Program Manager.

• Conduct outreach and engagement efforts;
• Coach and encourage consumers in self-advocacy and self-management;
• Assist the Program Enroller in completing screening and needs assessment;
• Connects clients to the Program Enroller for enrollment and provides translation assistance as needed;
• Gather eligibility documentation needed to enroll client into affordable healthcare programs;
• Provide linkage and referral to supportive services if needed;
• Works with the Program Enroller to update and increase referral source providers for referral services;
• Participate in case conferences with case managers and care coordinators;
• Once client is enrolled in comprehensive healthcare, assist clients in ensuring they know how to use their new coverage;
• Assist with maintenance of charts/client files.