Health Insurance Advocate

Job Description

Job Description

Options for Community Living, Inc. is committed to helping Long Island's most vulnerable families and individuals live healthier, more stable, and productive lives. In 1982, Options was established to respond to the need for housing in the community for people with serious mental illness. Today, Options serves over 2,000 adults and children annually and manages more than 160 residential properties across Long Island.

*$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 (8th 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 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/hour - $28.00/hour

The above salary range represents Options for Community Living's good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a salary offer, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education level, language skillset, credentials, professional licensure, budget, and internal equity).

Schedule: 17.5 hours/week

Location: In person based out of our Ronkonkoma office, with field visits required in Nassau & Suffolk County.

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.

Salary Range

$22—$28 USD

Incredible people doing meaningful work. People come to work at Options to help improve the overall quality of life for individuals within the community. Our welcoming workforce is dedicated to helping the most vulnerable Long Islanders reach their fullest potential.