Community Health Navigator / Benefits

Join Our Team!

If you have a strong background as a Community Health Navigator/Benefits and a commitment to making a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Join us in our mission to provide high support for HPP- Health Promotion Practice Medicaid members to eliminate barriers to care and reduce health care gaps.

The ideal candidate will be conscientious and aware of the needs of the specific population that ACLAMO serves and may have prior experience in a similar role. An ideal candidate will be highly organized, a strong and proactive communicator, and a leader with previous experience in case management.

Join Our Team!

Hourly Salary: Competitive rate $22.60 -$24.50

Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision, life) retirement plans

PTO: Paid time off and holidays including vacation days

Education Requirements: Experience in Community outreach, Health Care Management or possess a bachelor’s or an associate degree from an accredited college on Health Management, Business Administration, Human Services or a related field.

Must be fluent in Spanish and English

ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Community Health Navigator (60%)

• Complete an average 35 “touches” per day to JHP Medicaid members via phone calls, text messaging, and email (as appropriate)
• Provide one-on-one visits to members 2 days per week as needed to establish relationships, trust and accountability.
• Expertly listen to and discuss with each member their health status, gaps in care, and perceived barriers to accessing care
• Clearly communicate information to members regarding remedies for stated gaps in care including JHP programs and resources
• Assist members in navigating and arranging SDoH resources and services available to them through JHP, ACLAMO or other community agencies

Benefits Acquisition (40%)

• Assist clients with enrolling in health insurance and other government benefits programs
• Serve as a liaison between the client and the County Assistance Office and provide follow-up assistance as needed to ensure that the application includes all required supporting documents and is processed in a timely manner
• Maintain updated information on health insurance, COMPASS, and SNAP policies and procedures.
• Work with the supervisor to maintain a file of all completed health insurance and SNAP applications, re-certifications, and supporting documents and a log with ID numbers of all applications and re-certifications submitted electronically via COMPASS

SKILLS:

• Proficient in Microsoft programs, eg. Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
• Work with a variety of data management platforms, using standardized methods and job-related equipment, including ability to enter and track client data
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be detail oriented and possess strong organizational skills
• Work at establishing a base of trust with each resident or community member

Work Schedule:

• Hybrid remote and on-site work, 4 days onsite 1 day remote. Monday through Friday, 8:30-5:00p. occasional nights and Saturdays.

Special Notes:

• Special Notes:
• Must have and maintain a valid drivers’ license, automobile insurance and daily access to an automobile and cell phone
• This position requires visual and auditory acuity and the physical ability to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, ramps, etc. Must be able to adjust, lift, carry, or move objects up to 35 pounds in all directions. Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods, walk, and work on your feet for a minimum of 6 hours at a time.

Must obtain the following three clearances:

o Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance.

o Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Che

o Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.60 - $24.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Pottstown, PA 19464 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pottstown, PA 19464: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $25