Outreach Counselor - San Antonio: Atascosa, Bexar, Karnes, Wilson Counties

Outreach Counselor - San Antonio

Maximus is looking for an Outreach Counselor to support the

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Interface with clients and refer complaints or inquiries to appropriate departments, agencies, advocates, or client representatives.

- Stay updated on managed care relevant to supported client programs.

- Adhere to processing guidelines, protocols, and contract requirements for complaint processing and handling PHI/PII.

- Assist consumers in health plan enrollment, disenrollment, and transfers when necessary.

- Fulfill assigned duties directed by the Complaint Unit Supervisor or Project Management.

- Meet performance standards outlined in the annual criteria and bonus template for the position.

- Address complex customer service inquiries and problems over the telephone, noting consistent issues for resolution.

- Potentially respond to email inquiries.

- Prioritize customer service as the primary function, handling non-routine calls requiring deviation from standard procedures.

- Manage situations needing adapted responses or extensive research based on customer needs.

- Utilize computerized systems for tracking, information gathering, and troubleshooting.

- Handle escalated or unresolved calls from less experienced representatives.

- Tackle moderately difficult assignments, exercising judgment in issue resolution and recommending solutions.

Minimum Requirements - High school diploma or GED required and 1+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. EEO Statement Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances. Minimum Salary $ 18.75 Maximum Salary $ 21.00