What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketplace Specialist position at Will County Health Department?
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*Centers for Medicare and Medical Services Grant*
POSITION: Outreach Specialist II (Temporary Position)
DIVISION: Community Health Center
WAGES: $25 per hour, with no benefits
BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Paraprofessional position responsible for participating in outreach activities for community residents who lack access to healthcare and health insurance. Duties include, not limited to, providing enrollment and follow up assistance by answering questions about health insurance coverage, assisting in healthcare coverage enrollment, and building/strengthening collaborative efforts and partnerships with community resources to increase awareness of health insurance coverage options. Small and large groups, virtual and in-person educational and promotional meetings. Schedule, Monday through Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm with occasional evening and Saturday hours, and some local travel.
MINIMUM QUALIFIFCATIONS: Outreach Specialist II: Associate’s degree from an accredited institution in Nursing, Science, Family, Liberal Arts or Social Work with three (3) years’ of experience in Public Health or a High School diploma or equivalent with five (5) years’ experience as an Outreach Specialist I. Data entry and Microsoft Word and Excel experience.
REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual in Spanish. Obtain Marketplace Navigator certification and licensure within three (3) weeks of hire. Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License, minimum auto liability insurance. Verification of U.S citizenship or employment eligibility.
DESIRED: Healthcare Marketplace experience and marketing experience, preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 per day
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Language:
- Bilingual (Required)
Work Location: One location