Community Outreach Specialist

Make a real difference in your community! Maximus is hiring a Bilingual Community Outreach Specialist (English/Spanish) in Santa Cruz, CA! In this role, youll be the face of Medi-Cal managed careconnecting individuals and families to the healthcare resources they need, guiding them through enrollment, and helping them make informed decisions about their coverage. If youre passionate about helping others and want a role where your work creates immediate, meaningful impact, this is your opportunity. *This is a fully onsite role based in Santa Cruz, CA.* Why Maximus? Competitive Compensation – Quarterly bonuses based on performance Professional Development Opportunities- Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences. Maximus Wellness Program and Resources – Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs. Employee Perks and Discounts – Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees. Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in your ongoing education and development. Recognition Platform – Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions. Holistic Wellness Support – Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Paid Time Off Package – Enjoy PTO, Holidays, and sick leave, along with Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage. Future Planning – Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching. 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. Must reside in Santa Cruz County and be able to work onsite at our Santa Cruz locations. Travel within the county is part of the rolemileage reimbursement is provided for any travel beyond your home base location. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Foster strong customer relationships, monitoring their engagement and progress. Collaborate regularly with customers to attain program goals and sustain eligibility for services. Conduct workshops and deliver various training services to customers. Demonstrate substantial program knowledge, assisting customers through multiple phases of the application process, from enrollment to benefit allocation. Aid customers in accessing services aligning with program objectives, including educational/vocational training, medical support, childcare, transportation, mental health services, legal aid, and related needs. Follow up with customers to ensure their needs are met and address any queries or concerns. Collaborate with team members, providing expertise and assistance in resolving participant issues. Maintain accurate and timely case notes for all customer interactions and document related activities. Share updates on outreach and engagement efforts with project staff. Report identified barriers hindering customer engagement with the Provider to project staff. Minimum Requirements High school diploma or GED required and 0-6 months of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Program Specific Requirements Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance Valid CA Driver’s License Knowledge of the local community Willing and able to travel throughout surrounding counties as needed Mileage reimbursed for travel to locations outside of your assigned central location in Santa Cruz Fluency in threshold languages (English and Spanish) Six months of customer service experience Presentation and/or public speaking experience (teaching, marketing, cold-call, community outreach and education, or public relations experience) preferred Experience working with low-income and diverse populations preferred 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. Accommodations Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews, please contact People Operations at View email address on click.appcast.io. Minimum Salary $ 20.00 Maximum Salary $ 20.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr