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