Bilingual (Spanish/English) Community Medicaid Outreach Specialist (New York, NY)

Description & Requirements

Maximus is currently hiring a Bilingual Community Medicaid Outreach Specialist with Spanish/English fluency!

The Community Medicaid Outreach Specialist provides essential face-to-face and virtual/telephonic and outreach enrollment services, focusing on assisting New York Medicaid recipients.

This role involves conducting appointments in community locations to aid consumers in applying for Medicaid benefits and executing special projects or processing tasks to support the New York Medicaid Choice Program.

This is a full- time position that may require flexibility to travel and cover neighboring sites in Manhattan, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Staten Island and Queens to conduct community location appointments or transfer within the assigned region as needed.

Depending on business need, work location may either be assigned to a specific site, work from home, or a hybrid-remote schedule.

You will receive:

• Starting pay: $20.00/HR

Work/Life Balance Support - Flexibility tailored to your needs!

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA.

Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter's, and Pet insurance.

• Future Planning - Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching

• Paid Time Off Package - Enjoy PTO, Holidays, and extended sick leave, along with Short and Long Term Disability coverage.

• Holistic Wellness Support - Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Recognition Platform - Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions.

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives - Join a workplace committed to fostering diversity and inclusion.

• Tuition Reimbursement - Invest in your ongoing education and development.

• Employee Perks and Discounts - Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees.

• Maximus Wellness Program and Resources - Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs.

• Professional Development Opportunities: Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Conduct outreach presentations to recipients and community members as needed.- Present program education and enrollment options to recipients.

- Develop relationships with community leaders and serve as a liaison with various constituents.

- Act as a point of contact for these agencies to work out issues or help certain cases moving through the enrollment process.

- Serve as liaison between multiple training providers when necessary to benefit our clients.

- Develop and Promote knowledge of community and participate in community events, other activities as needed.

- Conduct outreach and enrollment services through face-to-face and virtual (telephonic) interactions, educating c...